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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.07, 1,284.99 and 558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.07, 1,284.99 and 558.24 is: 770.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.07 : 1,284.99 = 558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.07/1,284.99 = 558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.07x = 1,284.99 × 558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.07x = 717,334.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,334.70/931.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.44

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