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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.04, 1,659.60 and 558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.04, 1,659.60 and 558.76 is: 837.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.04 : 1,659.60 = 558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.04/1,659.60 = 558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.04x = 1,659.60 × 558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.04x = 927,318.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,318.10/1,107.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.66

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