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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.32, 832.69 and 529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.32, 832.69 and 529.16 is: 789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.32 : 832.69 = 529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.32/832.69 = 529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.32x = 832.69 × 529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.32x = 440,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,626.24/558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.20

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