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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.24, 1,567.08 and 557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.24, 1,567.08 and 557.64 is: 836.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.24 : 1,567.08 = 557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.24/1,567.08 = 557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.24x = 1,567.08 × 557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.24x = 873,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,866.49/1,044.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.84

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