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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.25, 1,585.05 and 595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.25, 1,585.05 and 595.77 is: 892.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.25 : 1,585.05 = 595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.25/1,585.05 = 595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.25x = 1,585.05 × 595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.25x = 944,325.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,325.24/1,058.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.35

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