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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.76, 2,338.12 and 463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.76, 2,338.12 and 463.14 is: 694.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.76 : 2,338.12 = 463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.76/2,338.12 = 463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.76x = 2,338.12 × 463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.76x = 1,082,876.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,876.90/1,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.70

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