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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.98, 1,563.92 and 555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.98, 1,563.92 and 555.44 is: 833.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.98 : 1,563.92 = 555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.98/1,563.92 = 555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.98x = 1,563.92 × 555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.98x = 868,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,663.72/1,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.67

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