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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.67, 1,588.29 and 442.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.67, 1,588.29 and 442.17 is: 663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.67 : 1,588.29 = 442.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.67/1,588.29 = 442.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.67x = 1,588.29 × 442.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.67x = 702,294.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,294.19/1,058.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.37

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