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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.02, 1,284.75 and 558.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.02, 1,284.75 and 558.03 is: 770.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.02 : 1,284.75 = 558.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.02/1,284.75 = 558.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.02x = 1,284.75 × 558.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.02x = 716,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,929.04/931.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.05

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