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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.90, 1,285.83 and 558.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.90, 1,285.83 and 558.78 is: 771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.90 : 1,285.83 = 558.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.90/1,285.83 = 558.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.90x = 1,285.83 × 558.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.90x = 718,496.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,496.09/931.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.00

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