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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.30, 771.37 and 522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.30, 771.37 and 522.04 is: 719.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.30 : 771.37 = 522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.30/771.37 = 522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.30x = 771.37 × 522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.30x = 402,685.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,685.99/559.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.98

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