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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.58, 1,081.35 and 558.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.58, 1,081.35 and 558.92 is: 837.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.58 : 1,081.35 = 558.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.58/1,081.35 = 558.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.58x = 1,081.35 × 558.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.58x = 604,388.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,388.14/721.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.59

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