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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.06, 1,284.81 and 558.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.06, 1,284.81 and 558.23 is: 770.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.06 : 1,284.81 = 558.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.06/1,284.81 = 558.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.06x = 1,284.81 × 558.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.06x = 717,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,219.49/931.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.33

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