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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.76, 1,558.56 and 422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.76, 1,558.56 and 422.62 is: 633.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.76 : 1,558.56 = 422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.76/1,558.56 = 422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.76x = 1,558.56 × 422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.76x = 658,678.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,678.63/1,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.49

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