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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.52, 839.58 and 541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.52, 839.58 and 541.24 is: 813.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.52 : 839.58 = 541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.52/839.58 = 541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.52x = 839.58 × 541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.52x = 454,414.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,414.28/558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.60

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