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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.98, 1,558.41 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.98, 1,558.41 and 422.64 is: 633.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.98 : 1,558.41 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.98/1,558.41 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.98x = 1,558.41 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.98x = 658,652.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,652.77/1,038.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.94

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