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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.83, 1,584.31 and 439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.83, 1,584.31 and 439.96 is: 660.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.83 : 1,584.31 = 439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.83/1,584.31 = 439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.83x = 1,584.31 × 439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.83x = 697,033.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,033.03/1,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.18

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