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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.84, 1,253.10 and 558.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.84, 1,253.10 and 558.64 is: 771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.84 : 1,253.10 = 558.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.84/1,253.10 = 558.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.84x = 1,253.10 × 558.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.84x = 700,031.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,031.78/907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.10

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