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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.06, 1,245.32 and 558.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.06, 1,245.32 and 558.06 is: 835.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.06 : 1,245.32 = 558.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.06/1,245.32 = 558.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.06x = 1,245.32 × 558.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.06x = 694,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,963.28/832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.23

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