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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.38, 1,011.11 and 558.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.38, 1,011.11 and 558.05 is: 770.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.38 : 1,011.11 = 558.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.38/1,011.11 = 558.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.38x = 1,011.11 × 558.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.38x = 564,242.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,242.09/732.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.43

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