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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.70, 901.03 and 558.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.70, 901.03 and 558.06 is: 841.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.70 : 901.03 = 558.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.70/901.03 = 558.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.70x = 901.03 × 558.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.70x = 502,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,828.80/597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.27

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