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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.00, 1,582.66 and 438.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.00, 1,582.66 and 438.74 is: 658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.00 : 1,582.66 = 438.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.00/1,582.66 = 438.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.00x = 1,582.66 × 438.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.00x = 694,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,380.50/1,055.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.18

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