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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.41, 1,285.29 and 558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.41, 1,285.29 and 558.20 is: 770.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.41 : 1,285.29 = 558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.41/1,285.29 = 558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.41x = 1,285.29 × 558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.41x = 717,442.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,442.45/931.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.28

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