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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.33, 1,355.85 and 556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.33, 1,355.85 and 556.74 is: 835.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.33 : 1,355.85 = 556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.33/1,355.85 = 556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.33x = 1,355.85 × 556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.33x = 754,855.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,855.93/903.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.64

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