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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.89, 1,156.69 and 558.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.89, 1,156.69 and 558.59 is: 771.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.89 : 1,156.69 = 558.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.89/1,156.69 = 558.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.89x = 1,156.69 × 558.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.89x = 646,115.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,115.47/837.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.12

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