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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.84, 1,587.37 and 442.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.84, 1,587.37 and 442.16 is: 662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.84 : 1,587.37 = 442.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.84/1,587.37 = 442.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.84x = 1,587.37 × 442.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.84x = 701,871.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,871.52/1,058.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.87

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