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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.22, 1,130.57 and 558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.22, 1,130.57 and 558.48 is: 838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.22 : 1,130.57 = 558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.22/1,130.57 = 558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.22x = 1,130.57 × 558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.22x = 631,400.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,400.73/753.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.27

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