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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.10, 1,183.80 and 558.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.10, 1,183.80 and 558.54 is: 836.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.10 : 1,183.80 = 558.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.10/1,183.80 = 558.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.10x = 1,183.80 × 558.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.10x = 661,199.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,199.65/790.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.86

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