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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.08, 1,354.50 and 558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.08, 1,354.50 and 558.28 is: 835.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.08 : 1,354.50 = 558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.08/1,354.50 = 558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.08x = 1,354.50 × 558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.08x = 756,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,190.26/905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.50

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