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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.59, 1,703.67 and 558.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.59, 1,703.67 and 558.25 is: 836.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.59 : 1,703.67 = 558.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.59/1,703.67 = 558.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.59x = 1,703.67 × 558.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.59x = 951,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,073.78/1,136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.78

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