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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.58, 1,075.50 and 558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.58, 1,075.50 and 558.09 is: 769.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.58 : 1,075.50 = 558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.58/1,075.50 = 558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.58x = 1,075.50 × 558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.58x = 600,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,225.80/779.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.93

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