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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.95, 1,355.27 and 557.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.95, 1,355.27 and 557.33 is: 834.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.95 : 1,355.27 = 557.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.95/1,355.27 = 557.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.95x = 1,355.27 × 557.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.95x = 755,323.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,323.07/904.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.66

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