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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.03, 1,558.55 and 605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.03, 1,558.55 and 605.88 is: 908.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.03 : 1,558.55 = 605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.03/1,558.55 = 605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.03x = 1,558.55 × 605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.03x = 944,296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,296.76/1,039.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.83

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