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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.80, 1,558.44 and 575.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.80, 1,558.44 and 575.93 is: 864.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.80 : 1,558.44 = 575.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.80/1,558.44 = 575.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.80x = 1,558.44 × 575.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.80x = 897,552.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,552.35/1,038.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.03

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