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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.98, 1,205.31 and 558.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.98, 1,205.31 and 558.89 is: 770.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.98 : 1,205.31 = 558.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.98/1,205.31 = 558.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.98x = 1,205.31 × 558.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.98x = 673,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,635.71/873.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.77

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