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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.76, 1,353.38 and 556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.76, 1,353.38 and 556.08 is: 833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.76 : 1,353.38 = 556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.76/1,353.38 = 556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.76x = 1,353.38 × 556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.76x = 752,588.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,588.94/902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.65

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