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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.07, 845.58 and 558.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.07, 845.58 and 558.61 is: 771.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.07 : 845.58 = 558.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.07/845.58 = 558.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.07x = 845.58 × 558.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.07x = 472,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,349.44/612.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.72

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