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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.08, 1,067.60 and 558.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.08, 1,067.60 and 558.34 is: 837.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.08 : 1,067.60 = 558.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.08/1,067.60 = 558.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.08x = 1,067.60 × 558.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.08x = 596,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,082.51/712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.10

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