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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.56, 769.29 and 524.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.56, 769.29 and 524.54 is: 722.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.56 : 769.29 = 524.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.56/769.29 = 524.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.56x = 769.29 × 524.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.56x = 403,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,523.38/558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.44

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