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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.98, 1,275.84 and 558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.98, 1,275.84 and 558.56 is: 837.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.98 : 1,275.84 = 558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.98/1,275.84 = 558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.98x = 1,275.84 × 558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.98x = 712,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,636.38/850.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.43

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