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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.08, 1,046.18 and 558.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.08, 1,046.18 and 558.41 is: 770.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.08 : 1,046.18 = 558.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.08/1,046.18 = 558.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.08x = 1,046.18 × 558.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.08x = 584,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,194.58/758.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.63

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