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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.56, 827.52 and 558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.56, 827.52 and 558.52 is: 770.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.56 : 827.52 = 558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.56/827.52 = 558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.56x = 827.52 × 558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.56x = 462,186.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,186.47/599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.88

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