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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.67, 1,357.33 and 553.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.67, 1,357.33 and 553.99 is: 831.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.67 : 1,357.33 = 553.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.67/1,357.33 = 553.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.67x = 1,357.33 × 553.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.67x = 751,947.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,947.25/904.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.19

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