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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.97, 1,146.25 and 558.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.97, 1,146.25 and 558.59 is: 837.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.97 : 1,146.25 = 558.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.97/1,146.25 = 558.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.97x = 1,146.25 × 558.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.97x = 640,278.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,278.75/764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.00

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