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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558, 2,337.36 and 532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558, 2,337.36 and 532 is: 798.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558 : 2,337.36 = 532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558/2,337.36 = 532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558x = 2,337.36 × 532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558x = 1,243,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,475.52/1,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.12

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