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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.19, 835.94 and 543.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.19, 835.94 and 543.61 is: 814.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.19 : 835.94 = 543.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.19/835.94 = 543.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.19x = 835.94 × 543.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.19x = 454,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,425.34/558.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.11

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