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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.87, 771.30 and 425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.87, 771.30 and 425.86 is: 587.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.87 : 771.30 = 425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.87/771.30 = 425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.87x = 771.30 × 425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.87x = 328,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,463.89/558.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.73

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