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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 770.12 and 533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 770.12 and 533.40 is: 736.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 770.12 = 533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/770.12 = 533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 770.12 × 533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 410,782.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,782.01/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.17

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