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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.35, 1,355.09 and 556.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.35, 1,355.09 and 556.47 is: 834.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.35 : 1,355.09 = 556.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.35/1,355.09 = 556.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.35x = 1,355.09 × 556.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.35x = 754,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,064.15/903.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.74

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