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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.84, 1,582.41 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.84, 1,582.41 and 439.16 is: 658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.84 : 1,582.41 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.84/1,582.41 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.84x = 1,582.41 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.84x = 694,931.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,931.18/1,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.18

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