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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.21, 1,656.86 and 556.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.21, 1,656.86 and 556.47 is: 834.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.21 : 1,656.86 = 556.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.21/1,656.86 = 556.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.21x = 1,656.86 × 556.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.21x = 921,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,990.10/1,104.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.98

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