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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.46, 1,587.78 and 442.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.46, 1,587.78 and 442.35 is: 663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.46 : 1,587.78 = 442.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.46/1,587.78 = 442.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.46x = 1,587.78 × 442.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.46x = 702,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,354.48/1,058.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.56

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