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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.64, 1,587.69 and 442.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.64, 1,587.69 and 442.35 is: 663.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.64 : 1,587.69 = 442.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.64/1,587.69 = 442.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.64x = 1,587.69 × 442.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.64x = 702,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,314.67/1,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.41

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