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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.31, 836.46 and 525.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.31, 836.46 and 525.37 is: 787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.31 : 836.46 = 525.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.31/836.46 = 525.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.31x = 836.46 × 525.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.31x = 439,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,450.47/558.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.11

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