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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.32, 811.57 and 558.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.32, 811.57 and 558.85 is: 772.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.32 : 811.57 = 558.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.32/811.57 = 558.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.32x = 811.57 × 558.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.32x = 453,545.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,545.89/587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.23

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