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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.56, 790.53 and 558.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.56, 790.53 and 558.26 is: 773.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.56 : 790.53 = 558.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.56/790.53 = 558.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.56x = 790.53 × 558.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.56x = 441,321.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,321.28/570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.49

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