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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624, 861.52 and 558.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624, 861.52 and 558.39 is: 770.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624 : 861.52 = 558.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624/861.52 = 558.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624x = 861.52 × 558.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624x = 481,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,064.15/624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.94

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