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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.55, 1,144.16 and 558.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.55, 1,144.16 and 558.80 is: 838.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.55 : 1,144.16 = 558.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.55/1,144.16 = 558.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.55x = 1,144.16 × 558.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.55x = 639,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,354.48/762.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.45

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