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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.80, 1,584.78 and 440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.80, 1,584.78 and 440.79 is: 661.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.80 : 1,584.78 = 440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.80/1,584.78 = 440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.80x = 1,584.78 × 440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.80x = 698,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,555.18/1,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.01

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