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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.69, 1,933.97 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.69, 1,933.97 and 558.72 is: 837.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.69 : 1,933.97 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.69/1,933.97 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.69x = 1,933.97 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.69x = 1,080,544.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,544.92/1,289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.84

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