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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.10, 837.57 and 529.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.10, 837.57 and 529.55 is: 794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.10 : 837.57 = 529.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.10/837.57 = 529.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.10x = 837.57 × 529.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.10x = 443,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,535.19/558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.72

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