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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.12, 1,074.60 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.12, 1,074.60 and 558.72 is: 769.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.12 : 1,074.60 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.12/1,074.60 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.12x = 1,074.60 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.12x = 600,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,400.51/780.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.63

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