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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.34, 1,040.43 and 558.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.34, 1,040.43 and 558.26 is: 836.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.34 : 1,040.43 = 558.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.34/1,040.43 = 558.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.34x = 1,040.43 × 558.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.34x = 580,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,830.45/694.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.52

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