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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.51, 1,588.22 and 442.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.51, 1,588.22 and 442.36 is: 663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.51 : 1,588.22 = 442.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.51/1,588.22 = 442.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.51x = 1,588.22 × 442.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.51x = 702,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,557.06/1,058.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.72

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