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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.35, 1,658.01 and 558.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.35, 1,658.01 and 558.91 is: 837.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.35 : 1,658.01 = 558.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.35/1,658.01 = 558.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.35x = 1,658.01 × 558.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.35x = 926,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,678.37/1,106.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.60

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