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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.58, 1,204 and 558.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.58, 1,204 and 558.58 is: 839.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.58 : 1,204 = 558.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.58/1,204 = 558.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.58x = 1,204 × 558.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.58x = 672,530.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,530.32/801.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.01

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