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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 770.13 and 533.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 770.13 and 533.39 is: 736.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 770.13 = 533.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/770.13 = 533.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 770.13 × 533.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 410,779.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,779.64/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.16

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