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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.08, 1,584.94 and 508.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.08, 1,584.94 and 508.64 is: 761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.08 : 1,584.94 = 508.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.08/1,584.94 = 508.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.08x = 1,584.94 × 508.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.08x = 806,163.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,163.88/1,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.91

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