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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 898.74 and 558.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 898.74 and 558.80 is: 770.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 898.74 = 558.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/898.74 = 558.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 898.74 × 558.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 502,215.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,215.91/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.22

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