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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.97, 1,285.89 and 558.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.97, 1,285.89 and 558.89 is: 771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.97 : 1,285.89 = 558.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.97/1,285.89 = 558.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.97x = 1,285.89 × 558.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.97x = 718,664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,664.63/931.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.13

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