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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.69, 836.81 and 552.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.69, 836.81 and 552.46 is: 827.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.69 : 836.81 = 552.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.69/836.81 = 552.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.69x = 836.81 × 552.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.69x = 462,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,304.05/558.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.48

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