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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,247.68 and 531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,247.68 and 531.12 is: 733.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,247.68 = 531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,247.68 = 531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,247.68 × 531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 662,667.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,667.80/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.02

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