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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.47, 770.97 and 528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.47, 770.97 and 528.32 is: 729.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.47 : 770.97 = 528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.47/770.97 = 528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.47x = 770.97 × 528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.47x = 407,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,315.02/558.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.35

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