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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.81, 1,284.47 and 558.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.81, 1,284.47 and 558.01 is: 770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.81 : 1,284.47 = 558.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.81/1,284.47 = 558.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.81x = 1,284.47 × 558.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.81x = 716,743.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,743.93/930.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.02

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