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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.68, 834.55 and 547.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.68, 834.55 and 547.88 is: 818.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.68 : 834.55 = 547.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.68/834.55 = 547.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.68x = 834.55 × 547.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.68x = 457,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,233.25/558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.42

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