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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.29, 942.99 and 558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.29, 942.99 and 558.60 is: 770.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.29 : 942.99 = 558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.29/942.99 = 558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.29x = 942.99 × 558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.29x = 526,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,751.73/683.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.91

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