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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.99, 1,164.25 and 558.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.99, 1,164.25 and 558.87 is: 836.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.99 : 1,164.25 = 558.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.99/1,164.25 = 558.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.99x = 1,164.25 × 558.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.99x = 650,664.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,664.40/777.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.34

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