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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.59, 1,586.67 and 538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.59, 1,586.67 and 538.30 is: 806.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.59 : 1,586.67 = 538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.59/1,586.67 = 538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.59x = 1,586.67 × 538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.59x = 854,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,104.46/1,058.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.83

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