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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.87, 836.95 and 512.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.87, 836.95 and 512.70 is: 767.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.87 : 836.95 = 512.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.87/836.95 = 512.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.87x = 836.95 × 512.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.87x = 429,104.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,104.27/558.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.81

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