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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.33, 1,584.65 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.33, 1,584.65 and 398.25 is: 597.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.33 : 1,584.65 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.33/1,584.65 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.33x = 1,584.65 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.33x = 631,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,086.86/1,056.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.43

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