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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.53, 1,584.44 and 439.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.53, 1,584.44 and 439.89 is: 659.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.53 : 1,584.44 = 439.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.53/1,584.44 = 439.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.53x = 1,584.44 × 439.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.53x = 696,977.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,977.11/1,056.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.69

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