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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.22, 1,096.74 and 558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.22, 1,096.74 and 558.90 is: 770.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.22 : 1,096.74 = 558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.22/1,096.74 = 558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.22x = 1,096.74 × 558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.22x = 612,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,967.99/795.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.82

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