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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.77, 1,356.55 and 558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.77, 1,356.55 and 558.09 is: 836.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.77 : 1,356.55 = 558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.77/1,356.55 = 558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.77x = 1,356.55 × 558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.77x = 757,075.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,075.59/904.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.76

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