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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.70, 1,583.55 and 439.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.70, 1,583.55 and 439.29 is: 658.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.70 : 1,583.55 = 439.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.70/1,583.55 = 439.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.70x = 1,583.55 × 439.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.70x = 695,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,637.68/1,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.94

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