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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.87, 1,558.77 and 577.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.87, 1,558.77 and 577.86 is: 866.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.87 : 1,558.77 = 577.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.87/1,558.77 = 577.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.87x = 1,558.77 × 577.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.87x = 900,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,750.83/1,039.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.21

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