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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.44, 1,128.62 and 558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.44, 1,128.62 and 558.66 is: 836.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.44 : 1,128.62 = 558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.44/1,128.62 = 558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.44x = 1,128.62 × 558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.44x = 630,514.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,514.85/753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.85

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