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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.33, 1,584.89 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.33, 1,584.89 and 439.98 is: 660.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.33 : 1,584.89 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.33/1,584.89 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.33x = 1,584.89 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.33x = 697,319.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,319.90/1,056.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.13

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