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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.08, 1,160.04 and 555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.08, 1,160.04 and 555.06 is: 830.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.08 : 1,160.04 = 555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.08/1,160.04 = 555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.08x = 1,160.04 × 555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.08x = 643,891.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,891.80/775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.74

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