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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.98, 1,587.68 and 441.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.98, 1,587.68 and 441.81 is: 662.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.98 : 1,587.68 = 441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.98/1,587.68 = 441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.98x = 1,587.68 × 441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.98x = 701,454.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,454.01/1,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.39

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