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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.71, 1,587.87 and 442.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.71, 1,587.87 and 442.25 is: 663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.71 : 1,587.87 = 442.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.71/1,587.87 = 442.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.71x = 1,587.87 × 442.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.71x = 702,229.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,229.42/1,058.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.29

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