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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.11, 1,044.17 and 558.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.11, 1,044.17 and 558.81 is: 838.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.11 : 1,044.17 = 558.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.11/1,044.17 = 558.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.11x = 1,044.17 × 558.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.11x = 583,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,489.84/696.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.22

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