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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.82, 1,589.42 and 539.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.82, 1,589.42 and 539.41 is: 809.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.82 : 1,589.42 = 539.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.82/1,589.42 = 539.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.82x = 1,589.42 × 539.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.82x = 857,338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,338.40/1,058.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.72

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