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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.77, 2,337.67 and 463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.77, 2,337.67 and 463.24 is: 694.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.77 : 2,337.67 = 463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.77/2,337.67 = 463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.77x = 2,337.67 × 463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.77x = 1,082,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,902.25/1,558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.72

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