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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.63, 805.01 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.63, 805.01 and 558.72 is: 770.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.63 : 805.01 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.63/805.01 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.63x = 805.01 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.63x = 449,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,772.39/583.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.65

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