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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931, 1,284.76 and 558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931, 1,284.76 and 558.16 is: 770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931 : 1,284.76 = 558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931/1,284.76 = 558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931x = 1,284.76 × 558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931x = 717,101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,101.64/931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.25

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