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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.47, 1,556.55 and 518.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.47, 1,556.55 and 518.91 is: 777.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.47 : 1,556.55 = 518.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.47/1,556.55 = 518.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.47x = 1,556.55 × 518.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.47x = 807,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,709.36/1,038.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.79

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