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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.41, 1,357.95 and 556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.41, 1,357.95 and 556.74 is: 835.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.41 : 1,357.95 = 556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.41/1,357.95 = 556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.41x = 1,357.95 × 556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.41x = 756,027.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,027.17/904.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.93

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