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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.39, 1,128.15 and 558.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.39, 1,128.15 and 558.12 is: 835.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.39 : 1,128.15 = 558.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.39/1,128.15 = 558.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.39x = 1,128.15 × 558.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.39x = 629,643.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,643.08/753.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.75

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