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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.18, 1,284.94 and 558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.18, 1,284.94 and 558.09 is: 770.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.18 : 1,284.94 = 558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.18/1,284.94 = 558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.18x = 1,284.94 × 558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.18x = 717,112.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,112.16/931.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.11

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