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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.15, 770.90 and 525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.15, 770.90 and 525.75 is: 726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.15 : 770.90 = 525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.15/770.90 = 525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.15x = 770.90 × 525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.15x = 405,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,298.05/558.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.15

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