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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.90, 1,047.79 and 559.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.90, 1,047.79 and 559.75 is: 772.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.90 : 1,047.79 = 559.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.90/1,047.79 = 559.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.90x = 1,047.79 × 559.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.90x = 586,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,500.45/758.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.83

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