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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.65, 1,285.45 and 558.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.65, 1,285.45 and 558.46 is: 770.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.65 : 1,285.45 = 558.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.65/1,285.45 = 558.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.65x = 1,285.45 × 558.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.65x = 717,872.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,872.41/931.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.54

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