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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.72, 1,148.55 and 558.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.72, 1,148.55 and 558.91 is: 837.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.72 : 1,148.55 = 558.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.72/1,148.55 = 558.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.72x = 1,148.55 × 558.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.72x = 641,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,936.08/766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.25

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