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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.63, 1,170.19 and 558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.63, 1,170.19 and 558.28 is: 836.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.63 : 1,170.19 = 558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.63/1,170.19 = 558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.63x = 1,170.19 × 558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.63x = 653,293.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,293.67/780.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.88

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