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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.11, 1,356.13 and 558.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.11, 1,356.13 and 558.63 is: 838.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.11 : 1,356.13 = 558.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.11/1,356.13 = 558.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.11x = 1,356.13 × 558.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.11x = 757,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,580.54/903.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.86

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