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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.76, 903.06 and 556.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.76, 903.06 and 556.70 is: 835.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.76 : 903.06 = 556.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.76/903.06 = 556.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.76x = 903.06 × 556.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.76x = 502,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,733.50/601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.44

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