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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.94, 1,587.28 and 539.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.94, 1,587.28 and 539.32 is: 808.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.94 : 1,587.28 = 539.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.94/1,587.28 = 539.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.94x = 1,587.28 × 539.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.94x = 856,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,051.85/1,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.40

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