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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.88, 1,000.78 and 558.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.88, 1,000.78 and 558.78 is: 771.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.88 : 1,000.78 = 558.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.88/1,000.78 = 558.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.88x = 1,000.78 × 558.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.88x = 559,215.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,215.85/724.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.46

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