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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.80, 1,558.26 and 577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.80, 1,558.26 and 577.50 is: 865.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.80 : 1,558.26 = 577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.80/1,558.26 = 577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.80x = 1,558.26 × 577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.80x = 899,895.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,895.15/1,039.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.45

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