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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.91, 2,338.75 and 518.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.91, 2,338.75 and 518.91 is: 778.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.91 : 2,338.75 = 518.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.91/2,338.75 = 518.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.91x = 2,338.75 × 518.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.91x = 1,213,599.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,599.47/1,558.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.49

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