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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.95, 1,584.23 and 439.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.95, 1,584.23 and 439.94 is: 660.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.95 : 1,584.23 = 439.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.95/1,584.23 = 439.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.95x = 1,584.23 × 439.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.95x = 696,967.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,967.91/1,055.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.04

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