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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107, 1,659.54 and 558.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107, 1,659.54 and 558.84 is: 837.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107 : 1,659.54 = 558.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107/1,659.54 = 558.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107x = 1,659.54 × 558.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107x = 927,417.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,417.33/1,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.78

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