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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.21, 927.42 and 558.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.21, 927.42 and 558.37 is: 836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.21 : 927.42 = 558.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.21/927.42 = 558.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.21x = 927.42 × 558.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.21x = 517,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,843.51/619.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.30

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