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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.81, 915.53 and 558.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.81, 915.53 and 558.87 is: 839.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.81 : 915.53 = 558.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.81/915.53 = 558.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.81x = 915.53 × 558.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.81x = 511,659.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,659.46/609.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.05

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