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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.12, 1,284.96 and 558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.12, 1,284.96 and 558.04 is: 770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.12 : 1,284.96 = 558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.12/1,284.96 = 558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.12x = 1,284.96 × 558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.12x = 717,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,059.08/931.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.10

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