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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.20, 801.90 and 558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.20, 801.90 and 558.90 is: 768.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.20 : 801.90 = 558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.20/801.90 = 558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.20x = 801.90 × 558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.20x = 448,181.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,181.91/583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.49

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