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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,252.98 and 558.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,252.98 and 558.63 is: 770.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,252.98 = 558.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,252.98 = 558.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,252.98 × 558.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 699,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,952.22/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.94

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