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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.85, 1,458.42 and 584.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.85, 1,458.42 and 584.76 is: 806.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.85 : 1,458.42 = 584.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.85/1,458.42 = 584.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.85x = 1,458.42 × 584.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.85x = 852,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,825.68/1,056.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.95

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