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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.04, 1,095.32 and 558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.04, 1,095.32 and 558.44 is: 835.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.04 : 1,095.32 = 558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.04/1,095.32 = 558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.04x = 1,095.32 × 558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.04x = 611,676.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,676.69/732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.58

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