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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.97, 1,585.58 and 398.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.97, 1,585.58 and 398.77 is: 598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.97 : 1,585.58 = 398.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.97/1,585.58 = 398.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.97x = 1,585.58 × 398.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.97x = 632,281.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,281.74/1,056.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.20

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