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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.28, 1,357.92 and 564.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.28, 1,357.92 and 564.44 is: 847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.28 : 1,357.92 = 564.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.28/1,357.92 = 564.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.28x = 1,357.92 × 564.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.28x = 766,464.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,464.36/904.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.60

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