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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.95, 1,253.03 and 558.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.95, 1,253.03 and 558.70 is: 771.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.95 : 1,253.03 = 558.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.95/1,253.03 = 558.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.95x = 1,253.03 × 558.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.95x = 700,067.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,067.86/907.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.04

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