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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.64, 842.76 and 558.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.64, 842.76 and 558.80 is: 771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.64 : 842.76 = 558.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.64/842.76 = 558.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.64x = 842.76 × 558.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.64x = 470,934.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,934.29/610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.21

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