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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.72, 1,588.08 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.72, 1,588.08 and 510.88 is: 766.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.72 : 1,588.08 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.72/1,588.08 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.72x = 1,588.08 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.72x = 811,318.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,318.31/1,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.32

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