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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.44, 1,559.93 and 627.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.44, 1,559.93 and 627.77 is: 943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.44 : 1,559.93 = 627.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.44/1,559.93 = 627.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.44x = 1,559.93 × 627.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.44x = 979,278.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,278.02/1,038.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.03

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