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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.52, 903.96 and 558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.52, 903.96 and 558.32 is: 839.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.52 : 903.96 = 558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.52/903.96 = 558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.52x = 903.96 × 558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.52x = 504,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,698.95/601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.04

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