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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.75, 1,354.48 and 557.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.75, 1,354.48 and 557.03 is: 833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.75 : 1,354.48 = 557.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.75/1,354.48 = 557.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.75x = 1,354.48 × 557.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.75x = 754,485.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,485.99/904.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.92

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