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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.40, 1,357.84 and 558.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.40, 1,357.84 and 558.10 is: 836.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.40 : 1,357.84 = 558.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.40/1,357.84 = 558.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.40x = 1,357.84 × 558.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.40x = 757,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,810.50/906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.07

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