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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.53, 1,285.42 and 558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.53, 1,285.42 and 558.50 is: 770.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.53 : 1,285.42 = 558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.53/1,285.42 = 558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.53x = 1,285.42 × 558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.53x = 717,908.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,908.89/931.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.68

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