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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,357.56 and 558.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,357.56 and 558.87 is: 836.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,357.56 = 558.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,357.56 = 558.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,357.56 × 558.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 758,699.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,699.56/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.89

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