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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.25, 1,356.73 and 558.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.25, 1,356.73 and 558.54 is: 836.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.25 : 1,356.73 = 558.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.25/1,356.73 = 558.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.25x = 1,356.73 × 558.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.25x = 757,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,787.97/906.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.18

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