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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.74, 1,081.80 and 558.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.74, 1,081.80 and 558.93 is: 837.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.74 : 1,081.80 = 558.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.74/1,081.80 = 558.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.74x = 1,081.80 × 558.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.74x = 604,650.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,650.47/721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.77

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