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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.87, 1,587.80 and 539.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.87, 1,587.80 and 539.06 is: 808.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.87 : 1,587.80 = 539.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.87/1,587.80 = 539.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.87x = 1,587.80 × 539.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.87x = 855,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,912.88/1,058.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.32

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