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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.44, 1,074.15 and 558.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.44, 1,074.15 and 558.01 is: 769.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.44 : 1,074.15 = 558.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.44/1,074.15 = 558.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.44x = 1,074.15 × 558.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.44x = 599,386.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,386.44/779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.00

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