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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.88, 1,584.48 and 623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.88, 1,584.48 and 623.60 is: 933.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.88 : 1,584.48 = 623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.88/1,584.48 = 623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.88x = 1,584.48 × 623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.88x = 988,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,081.73/1,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.14

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