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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.52, 1,352.08 and 556.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.52, 1,352.08 and 556.96 is: 833.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.52 : 1,352.08 = 556.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.52/1,352.08 = 556.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.52x = 1,352.08 × 556.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.52x = 753,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,054.48/903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.47

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