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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.71, 1,353.83 and 557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.71, 1,353.83 and 557.76 is: 834.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.71 : 1,353.83 = 557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.71/1,353.83 = 557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.71x = 1,353.83 × 557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.71x = 755,109.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,109.43/904.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.64

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