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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.52, 771.36 and 428.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.52, 771.36 and 428.72 is: 591.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.52 : 771.36 = 428.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.52/771.36 = 428.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.52x = 771.36 × 428.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.52x = 330,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,697.46/559.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.04

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