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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.06, 1,587.78 and 480.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.06, 1,587.78 and 480.94 is: 721.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.06 : 1,587.78 = 480.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.06/1,587.78 = 480.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.06x = 1,587.78 × 480.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.06x = 763,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,626.91/1,058.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.72

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