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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.84, 1,558.74 and 553.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.84, 1,558.74 and 553.16 is: 829.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.84 : 1,558.74 = 553.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.84/1,558.74 = 553.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.84x = 1,558.74 × 553.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.84x = 862,232.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,232.62/1,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.20

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