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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.86, 1,357.34 and 557.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.86, 1,357.34 and 557.97 is: 836.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.86 : 1,357.34 = 557.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.86/1,357.34 = 557.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.86x = 1,357.34 × 557.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.86x = 757,352.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,352.21/904.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.98

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