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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.11, 1,355.85 and 556.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.11, 1,355.85 and 556.42 is: 834.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.11 : 1,355.85 = 556.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.11/1,355.85 = 556.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.11x = 1,355.85 × 556.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.11x = 754,422.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,422.06/904.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.44

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