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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.03, 1,583.56 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.03, 1,583.56 and 439.36 is: 658.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.03 : 1,583.56 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.03/1,583.56 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.03x = 1,583.56 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.03x = 695,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,750.72/1,056.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.84

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