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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.77, 1,458.33 and 584.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.77, 1,458.33 and 584.69 is: 806.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.77 : 1,458.33 = 584.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.77/1,458.33 = 584.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.77x = 1,458.33 × 584.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.77x = 852,661.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,661.48/1,056.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.86

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