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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.71, 1,095.63 and 558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.71, 1,095.63 and 558.24 is: 769.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.71 : 1,095.63 = 558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.71/1,095.63 = 558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.71x = 1,095.63 × 558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.71x = 611,624.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,624.45/794.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.62

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