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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.59, 1,380.84 and 558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.59, 1,380.84 and 558.56 is: 770.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.59 : 1,380.84 = 558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.59/1,380.84 = 558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.59x = 1,380.84 × 558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.59x = 771,275.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,275.09/1,000.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.82

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