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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.29, 1,252.08 and 558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.29, 1,252.08 and 558 is: 770.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.29 : 1,252.08 = 558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.29/1,252.08 = 558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.29x = 1,252.08 × 558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.29x = 698,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,660.64/907.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.05

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