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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.06, 1,258.83 and 558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.06, 1,258.83 and 558.04 is: 770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.06 : 1,258.83 = 558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.06/1,258.83 = 558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.06x = 1,258.83 × 558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.06x = 702,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,477.49/912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.21

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