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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.04, 1,041.63 and 558.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.04, 1,041.63 and 558.21 is: 770.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.04 : 1,041.63 = 558.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.04/1,041.63 = 558.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.04x = 1,041.63 × 558.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.04x = 581,448.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,448.28/755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.09

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