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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.75, 1,067.95 and 558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.75, 1,067.95 and 558.04 is: 836.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.75 : 1,067.95 = 558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.75/1,067.95 = 558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.75x = 1,067.95 × 558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.75x = 595,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,958.82/712.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.14

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