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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.13, 1,096.13 and 558.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.13, 1,096.13 and 558.14 is: 770.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.13 : 1,096.13 = 558.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.13/1,096.13 = 558.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.13x = 1,096.13 × 558.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.13x = 611,794.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,794.00/794.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.40

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