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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.75, 1,559.34 and 462.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.75, 1,559.34 and 462.84 is: 694.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.75 : 1,559.34 = 462.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.75/1,559.34 = 462.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.75x = 1,559.34 × 462.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.75x = 721,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,724.93/1,038.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.80

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