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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.16, 1,324.14 and 558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.16, 1,324.14 and 558.48 is: 836.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.16 : 1,324.14 = 558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.16/1,324.14 = 558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.16x = 1,324.14 × 558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.16x = 739,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,505.71/884.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.39

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