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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.97, 1,584.45 and 439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.97, 1,584.45 and 439.74 is: 659.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.97 : 1,584.45 = 439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.97/1,584.45 = 439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.97x = 1,584.45 × 439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.97x = 696,746.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,746.04/1,055.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.82

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