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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.33, 1,582.56 and 438.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.33, 1,582.56 and 438.61 is: 657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.33 : 1,582.56 = 438.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.33/1,582.56 = 438.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.33x = 1,582.56 × 438.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.33x = 694,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,126.64/1,055.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.73

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