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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.80, 1,356.84 and 558.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.80, 1,356.84 and 558.03 is: 836.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.80 : 1,356.84 = 558.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.80/1,356.84 = 558.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.80x = 1,356.84 × 558.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.80x = 757,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,157.43/904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.82

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