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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.62, 1,285.38 and 558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.62, 1,285.38 and 558.60 is: 770.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.62 : 1,285.38 = 558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.62/1,285.38 = 558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.62x = 1,285.38 × 558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.62x = 718,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,013.27/931.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.71

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