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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.16, 1,132.04 and 558.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.16, 1,132.04 and 558.54 is: 838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.16 : 1,132.04 = 558.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.16/1,132.04 = 558.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.16x = 1,132.04 × 558.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.16x = 632,286.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,286.83/754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.40

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