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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.53, 1,586.85 and 538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.53, 1,586.85 and 538.24 is: 806.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.53 : 1,586.85 = 538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.53/1,586.85 = 538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.53x = 1,586.85 × 538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.53x = 854,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,100.16/1,058.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.88

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