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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.56, 1,249.56 and 556.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.56, 1,249.56 and 556.12 is: 767.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.56 : 1,249.56 = 556.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.56/1,249.56 = 556.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.56x = 1,249.56 × 556.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.56x = 694,905.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,905.31/905.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.38

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