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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.72, 1,460.96 and 586.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.72, 1,460.96 and 586.64 is: 809.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.72 : 1,460.96 = 586.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.72/1,460.96 = 586.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.72x = 1,460.96 × 586.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.72x = 857,057.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,057.57/1,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.52

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