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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.50, 997.20 and 558.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.50, 997.20 and 558.15 is: 833.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.50 : 997.20 = 558.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.50/997.20 = 558.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.50x = 997.20 × 558.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.50x = 556,587.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,587.18/667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.84

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