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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.16, 1,163.58 and 558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.16, 1,163.58 and 558.04 is: 837.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.16 : 1,163.58 = 558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.16/1,163.58 = 558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.16x = 1,163.58 × 558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.16x = 649,324.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,324.18/775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.66

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