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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.80, 1,458 and 658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.80, 1,458 and 658.28 is: 908.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.80 : 1,458 = 658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.80/1,458 = 658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.80x = 1,458 × 658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.80x = 959,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,775.89/1,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.19

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