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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.08, 1,252 and 558.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.08, 1,252 and 558.08 is: 770.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.08 : 1,252 = 558.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.08/1,252 = 558.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.08x = 1,252 × 558.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.08x = 698,716.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,716.16/907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.29

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