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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.02, 1,356.74 and 558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.02, 1,356.74 and 558.56 is: 837.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.02 : 1,356.74 = 558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.02/1,356.74 = 558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.02x = 1,356.74 × 558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.02x = 757,820.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,820.69/905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.35

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