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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.16, 1,075.14 and 558.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.16, 1,075.14 and 558.73 is: 769.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.16 : 1,075.14 = 558.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.16/1,075.14 = 558.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.16x = 1,075.14 × 558.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.16x = 600,710.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,710.96/780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.98

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