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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.56, 1,555.43 and 621.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.56, 1,555.43 and 621.56 is: 929.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.56 : 1,555.43 = 621.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.56/1,555.43 = 621.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.56x = 1,555.43 × 621.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.56x = 966,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,782.19/1,039.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.99

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