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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.91, 1,325.54 and 558.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.91, 1,325.54 and 558.69 is: 836.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.91 : 1,325.54 = 558.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.91/1,325.54 = 558.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.91x = 1,325.54 × 558.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.91x = 740,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,565.94/884.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.88

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