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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.76, 1,588.53 and 442.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.76, 1,588.53 and 442.41 is: 663.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.76 : 1,588.53 = 442.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.76/1,588.53 = 442.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.76x = 1,588.53 × 442.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.76x = 702,781.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,781.56/1,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.78

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