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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.55, 1,359.16 and 559.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.55, 1,359.16 and 559.56 is: 839.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.55 : 1,359.16 = 559.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.55/1,359.16 = 559.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.55x = 1,359.16 × 559.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.55x = 760,528.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,528.77/905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.86

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