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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.75, 810.80 and 558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.75, 810.80 and 558.28 is: 771.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.75 : 810.80 = 558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.75/810.80 = 558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.75x = 810.80 × 558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.75x = 452,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,653.42/586.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.46

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