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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.91, 1,355.62 and 557.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.91, 1,355.62 and 557.22 is: 834.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.91 : 1,355.62 = 557.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.91/1,355.62 = 557.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.91x = 1,355.62 × 557.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.91x = 755,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,378.58/904.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.76

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