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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.86, 839.28 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.86, 839.28 and 530.52 is: 796.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.86 : 839.28 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.86/839.28 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.86x = 839.28 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.86x = 445,254.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,254.83/558.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.72

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