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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.06, 890.96 and 558.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.06, 890.96 and 558.80 is: 771.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.06 : 890.96 = 558.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.06/890.96 = 558.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.06x = 890.96 × 558.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.06x = 497,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,868.45/645.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.82

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