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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.53, 1,074.27 and 558.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.53, 1,074.27 and 558.10 is: 769.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.53 : 1,074.27 = 558.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.53/1,074.27 = 558.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.53x = 1,074.27 × 558.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.53x = 599,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,547.40/779.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.11

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