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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.58, 892.74 and 558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.58, 892.74 and 558.66 is: 770.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.58 : 892.74 = 558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.58/892.74 = 558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.58x = 892.74 × 558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.58x = 498,738.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,738.13/647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.16

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