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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.98, 1,164.60 and 559.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.98, 1,164.60 and 559.62 is: 839.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.98 : 1,164.60 = 559.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.98/1,164.60 = 559.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.98x = 1,164.60 × 559.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.98x = 651,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,733.45/775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.88

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