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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,247.50 and 554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,247.50 and 554.64 is: 765.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,247.50 = 554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,247.50 = 554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,247.50 × 554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 691,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,913.40/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.37

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