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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.58, 768.18 and 539.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.58, 768.18 and 539.24 is: 744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.58 : 768.18 = 539.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.58/768.18 = 539.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.58x = 768.18 × 539.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.58x = 414,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,233.38/556.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.25

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