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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.80, 1,252.56 and 558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.80, 1,252.56 and 558.48 is: 770.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.80 : 1,252.56 = 558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.80/1,252.56 = 558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.80x = 1,252.56 × 558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.80x = 699,529.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,529.71/907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.58

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