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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.92, 1,095.58 and 558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.92, 1,095.58 and 558.20 is: 770.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.92 : 1,095.58 = 558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.92/1,095.58 = 558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.92x = 1,095.58 × 558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.92x = 611,552.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,552.76/793.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.30

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