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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.78, 2,338.64 and 463.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.78, 2,338.64 and 463.18 is: 694.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.78 : 2,338.64 = 463.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.78/2,338.64 = 463.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.78x = 2,338.64 × 463.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.78x = 1,083,211.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,211.28/1,558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.91

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