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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.14, 1,096.83 and 558.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.14, 1,096.83 and 558.98 is: 771.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.14 : 1,096.83 = 558.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.14/1,096.83 = 558.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.14x = 1,096.83 × 558.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.14x = 613,108.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,108.78/795.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.08

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