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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.66, 1,413.99 and 558.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.66, 1,413.99 and 558.02 is: 837.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.66 : 1,413.99 = 558.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.66/1,413.99 = 558.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.66x = 1,413.99 × 558.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.66x = 789,034.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,034.70/942.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.03

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