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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.64, 1,558.44 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.64, 1,558.44 and 423.56 is: 635.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.64 : 1,558.44 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.64/1,558.44 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.64x = 1,558.44 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.64x = 660,092.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,092.85/1,038.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.54

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