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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.38, 1,285.31 and 558.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.38, 1,285.31 and 558.38 is: 770.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.38 : 1,285.31 = 558.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.38/1,285.31 = 558.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.38x = 1,285.31 × 558.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.38x = 717,687.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,687.21/931.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.56

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