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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.28, 1,558.69 and 308.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.28, 1,558.69 and 308.99 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.28 : 1,558.69 = 308.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.28/1,558.69 = 308.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.28x = 1,558.69 × 308.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.28x = 481,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,620.10/1,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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