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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.88, 1,461.20 and 586.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.88, 1,461.20 and 586.77 is: 809.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.88 : 1,461.20 = 586.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.88/1,461.20 = 586.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.88x = 1,461.20 × 586.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.88x = 857,388.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,388.32/1,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.71

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