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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.91, 1,354.12 and 556.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.91, 1,354.12 and 556.22 is: 833.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.91 : 1,354.12 = 556.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.91/1,354.12 = 556.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.91x = 1,354.12 × 556.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.91x = 753,188.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,188.63/903.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.26

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