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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.28, 1,363.47 and 558.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.28, 1,363.47 and 558.63 is: 835.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.28 : 1,363.47 = 558.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.28/1,363.47 = 558.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.28x = 1,363.47 × 558.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.28x = 761,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,675.25/911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.83

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