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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.39, 1,163.71 and 558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.39, 1,163.71 and 558.28 is: 835.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.39 : 1,163.71 = 558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.39/1,163.71 = 558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.39x = 1,163.71 × 558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.39x = 649,676.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,676.02/777.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.71

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