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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.39, 770.95 and 521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.39, 770.95 and 521.44 is: 719.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.39 : 770.95 = 521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.39/770.95 = 521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.39x = 770.95 × 521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.39x = 402,002.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,002.89/558.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.93

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