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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.42, 1,285.28 and 558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.42, 1,285.28 and 558.50 is: 770.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.42 : 1,285.28 = 558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.42/1,285.28 = 558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.42x = 1,285.28 × 558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.42x = 717,828.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,828.88/931.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.69

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