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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.36, 1,661.10 and 558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.36, 1,661.10 and 558.90 is: 838.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.36 : 1,661.10 = 558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.36/1,661.10 = 558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.36x = 1,661.10 × 558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.36x = 928,388.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,388.79/1,107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.38

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