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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.01, 2,337.37 and 462.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.01, 2,337.37 and 462.38 is: 693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.01 : 2,337.37 = 462.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.01/2,337.37 = 462.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.01x = 2,337.37 × 462.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.01x = 1,080,740.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,740.30/1,558.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.67

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