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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.08, 1,245.96 and 558.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.08, 1,245.96 and 558.12 is: 835.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.08 : 1,245.96 = 558.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.08/1,245.96 = 558.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.08x = 1,245.96 × 558.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.08x = 695,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,395.20/832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.73

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