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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.71, 1,183.25 and 558.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.71, 1,183.25 and 558.05 is: 837.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.71 : 1,183.25 = 558.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.71/1,183.25 = 558.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.71x = 1,183.25 × 558.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.71x = 660,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,312.66/788.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.21

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