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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,354.17 and 551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,354.17 and 551.80 is: 826.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,354.17 = 551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,354.17 = 551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,354.17 × 551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 747,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,231.01/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.45

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