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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.60, 1,584.95 and 439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.60, 1,584.95 and 439.88 is: 659.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.60 : 1,584.95 = 439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.60/1,584.95 = 439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.60x = 1,584.95 × 439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.60x = 697,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,177.68/1,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.83

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