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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.92, 1,558.50 and 552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.92, 1,558.50 and 552.88 is: 827.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.92 : 1,558.50 = 552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.92/1,558.50 = 552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.92x = 1,558.50 × 552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.92x = 861,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,663.48/1,040.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.79

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