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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.23, 1,558.82 and 308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.23, 1,558.82 and 308.81 is: 463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.23 : 1,558.82 = 308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.23/1,558.82 = 308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.23x = 1,558.82 × 308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.23x = 481,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,383.87/1,039.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.21

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