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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.36, 1,558.98 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.36, 1,558.98 and 308.92 is: 463.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.36 : 1,558.98 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.36/1,558.98 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.36x = 1,558.98 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.36x = 481,600.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,600.10/1,039.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.36

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