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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.09, 1,183.37 and 558.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.09, 1,183.37 and 558.84 is: 770.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.09 : 1,183.37 = 558.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.09/1,183.37 = 558.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.09x = 1,183.37 × 558.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.09x = 661,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,311.70/858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.68

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