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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.23, 1,354.41 and 556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.23, 1,354.41 and 556.74 is: 833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.23 : 1,354.41 = 556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.23/1,354.41 = 556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.23x = 1,354.41 × 556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.23x = 754,054.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,054.22/904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.92

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