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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.55, 1,558.36 and 422.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.55, 1,558.36 and 422.71 is: 634.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.55 : 1,558.36 = 422.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.55/1,558.36 = 422.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.55x = 1,558.36 × 422.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.55x = 658,730.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,730.99/1,038.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.28

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