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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.14, 1,325.46 and 558.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.14, 1,325.46 and 558.78 is: 837.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.14 : 1,325.46 = 558.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.14/1,325.46 = 558.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.14x = 1,325.46 × 558.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.14x = 740,640.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,640.54/884.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.70

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