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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.29, 774.16 and 539.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.29, 774.16 and 539.87 is: 748.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.29 : 774.16 = 539.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.29/774.16 = 539.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.29x = 774.16 × 539.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.29x = 417,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,940.54/558.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.60

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