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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.83, 943.58 and 558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.83, 943.58 and 558.44 is: 771.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.83 : 943.58 = 558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.83/943.58 = 558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.83x = 943.58 × 558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.83x = 526,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,925.31/682.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.68

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