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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.03, 1,284.45 and 558.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.03, 1,284.45 and 558.02 is: 769.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.03 : 1,284.45 = 558.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.03/1,284.45 = 558.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.03x = 1,284.45 × 558.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.03x = 716,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,748.79/931.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.84

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