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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.50, 1,586.49 and 596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.50, 1,586.49 and 596.08 is: 893.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.50 : 1,586.49 = 596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.50/1,586.49 = 596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.50x = 1,586.49 × 596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.50x = 945,674.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,674.96/1,058.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.41

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