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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.77, 1,588.16 and 442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.77, 1,588.16 and 442.56 is: 663.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.77 : 1,588.16 = 442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.77/1,588.16 = 442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.77x = 1,588.16 × 442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.77x = 702,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,860.66/1,058.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.85

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