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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.35, 1,356.59 and 557.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.35, 1,356.59 and 557.47 is: 836.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.35 : 1,356.59 = 557.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.35/1,356.59 = 557.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.35x = 1,356.59 × 557.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.35x = 756,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,258.23/904.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.25

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