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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.86, 1,583.99 and 439.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.86, 1,583.99 and 439.23 is: 658.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.86 : 1,583.99 = 439.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.86/1,583.99 = 439.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.86x = 1,583.99 × 439.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.86x = 695,735.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,735.93/1,055.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.93

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