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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.44, 1,558.53 and 389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.44, 1,558.53 and 389.43 is: 583.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.44 : 1,558.53 = 389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.44/1,558.53 = 389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.44x = 1,558.53 × 389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.44x = 606,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,938.34/1,039.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.91

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