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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.71, 1,558.31 and 490.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.71, 1,558.31 and 490.75 is: 736.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.71 : 1,558.31 = 490.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.71/1,558.31 = 490.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.71x = 1,558.31 × 490.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.71x = 764,736.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,736.23/1,038.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.24

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