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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.36, 1,587.84 and 441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.36, 1,587.84 and 441.75 is: 662.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.36 : 1,587.84 = 441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.36/1,587.84 = 441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.36x = 1,587.84 × 441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.36x = 701,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,428.32/1,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.75

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