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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.16, 1,586.38 and 442.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.16, 1,586.38 and 442.33 is: 663.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.16 : 1,586.38 = 442.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.16/1,586.38 = 442.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.16x = 1,586.38 × 442.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.16x = 701,695.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,695.53/1,058.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.13

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