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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.26, 1,354.13 and 556.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.26, 1,354.13 and 556.58 is: 834.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.26 : 1,354.13 = 556.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.26/1,354.13 = 556.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.26x = 1,354.13 × 556.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.26x = 753,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,681.68/903.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.40

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