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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.74, 1,558.92 and 553.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.74, 1,558.92 and 553.13 is: 829.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.74 : 1,558.92 = 553.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.74/1,558.92 = 553.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.74x = 1,558.92 × 553.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.74x = 862,283.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,283.99/1,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.33

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