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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.99, 1,560.44 and 552.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.99, 1,560.44 and 552.47 is: 828.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.99 : 1,560.44 = 552.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.99/1,560.44 = 552.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.99x = 1,560.44 × 552.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.99x = 862,089.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,089.62/1,039.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.94

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