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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.87, 770.70 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.87, 770.70 and 504.18 is: 695.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.87 : 770.70 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.87/770.70 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.87x = 770.70 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.87x = 388,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,571.53/558.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.28

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