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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.36, 1,585.40 and 537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.36, 1,585.40 and 537.64 is: 805.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.36 : 1,585.40 = 537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.36/1,585.40 = 537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.36x = 1,585.40 × 537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.36x = 852,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,374.46/1,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.37

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