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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.60, 1,044.70 and 558.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.60, 1,044.70 and 558.14 is: 769.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.60 : 1,044.70 = 558.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.60/1,044.70 = 558.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.60x = 1,044.70 × 558.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.60x = 583,088.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,088.12/757.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.65

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