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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.96, 1,558.64 and 491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.96, 1,558.64 and 491.76 is: 737.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.96 : 1,558.64 = 491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.96/1,558.64 = 491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.96x = 1,558.64 × 491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.96x = 766,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,476.81/1,038.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.73

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