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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.93, 1,558.82 and 389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.93, 1,558.82 and 389.72 is: 584.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.93 : 1,558.82 = 389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.93/1,558.82 = 389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.93x = 1,558.82 × 389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.93x = 607,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,493.59/1,038.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.73

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