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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.54, 839.04 and 541.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.54, 839.04 and 541.26 is: 813.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.54 : 839.04 = 541.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.54/839.04 = 541.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.54x = 839.04 × 541.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.54x = 454,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,138.79/558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.08

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