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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.31, 1,558.96 and 422.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.31, 1,558.96 and 422.87 is: 634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.31 : 1,558.96 = 422.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.31/1,558.96 = 422.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.31x = 1,558.96 × 422.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.31x = 659,238.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,238.47/1,039.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.30

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