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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.24, 1,075.25 and 558.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.24, 1,075.25 and 558.81 is: 770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.24 : 1,075.25 = 558.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.24/1,075.25 = 558.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.24x = 1,075.25 × 558.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.24x = 600,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,862.90/780.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.10

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