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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.43, 1,558.47 and 512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.43, 1,558.47 and 512.28 is: 768.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.43 : 1,558.47 = 512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.43/1,558.47 = 512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.43x = 1,558.47 × 512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.43x = 798,373.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,373.01/1,039.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.09

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