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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.35, 1,038.71 and 558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.35, 1,038.71 and 558.66 is: 834.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.35 : 1,038.71 = 558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.35/1,038.71 = 558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.35x = 1,038.71 × 558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.35x = 580,287.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,287.88/695.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.52

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