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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.30, 1,357.74 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.30, 1,357.74 and 558.72 is: 837.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.30 : 1,357.74 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.30/1,357.74 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.30x = 1,357.74 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.30x = 758,596.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,596.49/906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.03

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