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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.59, 1,356.53 and 556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.59, 1,356.53 and 556.74 is: 834.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.59 : 1,356.53 = 556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.59/1,356.53 = 556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.59x = 1,356.53 × 556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.59x = 755,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,231.73/904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.89

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