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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.26, 1,354.39 and 556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.26, 1,354.39 and 556.72 is: 834.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.26 : 1,354.39 = 556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.26/1,354.39 = 556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.26x = 1,354.39 × 556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.26x = 754,016.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,016.00/903.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.77

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