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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 767.70 and 554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 767.70 and 554.28 is: 762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 767.70 = 554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/767.70 = 554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 767.70 × 554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 425,520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,520.76/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.58

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