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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.83, 1,258.28 and 558.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.83, 1,258.28 and 558.34 is: 770.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.83 : 1,258.28 = 558.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.83/1,258.28 = 558.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.83x = 1,258.28 × 558.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.83x = 702,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,548.06/911.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.48

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