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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.91, 1,458.50 and 584.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.91, 1,458.50 and 584.78 is: 806.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.91 : 1,458.50 = 584.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.91/1,458.50 = 584.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.91x = 1,458.50 × 584.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.91x = 852,901.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,901.63/1,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.98

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