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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.33, 1,362.55 and 557.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.33, 1,362.55 and 557.99 is: 837.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.33 : 1,362.55 = 557.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.33/1,362.55 = 557.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.33x = 1,362.55 × 557.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.33x = 760,284.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,284.67/907.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.94

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