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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.99, 1,044.88 and 558.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.99, 1,044.88 and 558.99 is: 840.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.99 : 1,044.88 = 558.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.99/1,044.88 = 558.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.99x = 1,044.88 × 558.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.99x = 584,072.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,072.16/694.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.41

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