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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.16, 1,284.66 and 558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.16, 1,284.66 and 558 is: 769.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.16 : 1,284.66 = 558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.16/1,284.66 = 558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.16x = 1,284.66 × 558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.16x = 716,840.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,840.28/931.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.83

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