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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.11, 1,284.81 and 558.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.11, 1,284.81 and 558.01 is: 769.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.11 : 1,284.81 = 558.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.11/1,284.81 = 558.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.11x = 1,284.81 × 558.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.11x = 716,927.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,927.61/931.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.97

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