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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.86, 1,249.77 and 556.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.86, 1,249.77 and 556.42 is: 767.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.86 : 1,249.77 = 556.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.86/1,249.77 = 556.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.86x = 1,249.77 × 556.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.86x = 695,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,397.02/905.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.67

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