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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.94, 1,934.33 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.94, 1,934.33 and 558.72 is: 838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.94 : 1,934.33 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.94/1,934.33 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.94x = 1,934.33 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.94x = 1,080,746.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,746.06/1,288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.48

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