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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.09, 1,095.80 and 558.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.09, 1,095.80 and 558.57 is: 769.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.09 : 1,095.80 = 558.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.09/1,095.80 = 558.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.09x = 1,095.80 × 558.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.09x = 612,078.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,078.21/795.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.82

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