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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.96, 1,354.14 and 556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.96, 1,354.14 and 556.56 is: 833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.96 : 1,354.14 = 556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.96/1,354.14 = 556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.96x = 1,354.14 × 556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.96x = 753,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,660.16/903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.73

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