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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.02, 1,285.96 and 558.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.02, 1,285.96 and 558.87 is: 771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.02 : 1,285.96 = 558.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.02/1,285.96 = 558.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.02x = 1,285.96 × 558.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.02x = 718,684.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,684.47/932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.10

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