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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.89, 1,588.31 and 442.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.89, 1,588.31 and 442.58 is: 663.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.89 : 1,588.31 = 442.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.89/1,588.31 = 442.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.89x = 1,588.31 × 442.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.89x = 702,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,954.24/1,058.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.86

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