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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.14, 1,075.18 and 558.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.14, 1,075.18 and 558.46 is: 770.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.14 : 1,075.18 = 558.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.14/1,075.18 = 558.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.14x = 1,075.18 × 558.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.14x = 600,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,445.02/779.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.65

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