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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.58, 1,184.56 and 558.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.58, 1,184.56 and 558.92 is: 838.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.58 : 1,184.56 = 558.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.58/1,184.56 = 558.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.58x = 1,184.56 × 558.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.58x = 662,069.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,069.18/789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.51

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