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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.88, 836.02 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.88, 836.02 and 489.24 is: 733.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.88 : 836.02 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.88/836.02 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.88x = 836.02 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.88x = 409,014.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,014.42/557.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.16

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