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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.86, 1,299.88 and 558.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.86, 1,299.88 and 558.71 is: 836.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.86 : 1,299.88 = 558.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.86/1,299.88 = 558.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.86x = 1,299.88 × 558.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.86x = 726,255.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,255.95/867.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.84

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