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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.45, 771.62 and 538.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.45, 771.62 and 538.74 is: 744.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.45 : 771.62 = 538.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.45/771.62 = 538.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.45x = 771.62 × 538.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.45x = 415,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,702.56/558.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.39

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