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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.03, 1,247.20 and 549.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.03, 1,247.20 and 549.99 is: 758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.03 : 1,247.20 = 549.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.03/1,247.20 = 549.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.03x = 1,247.20 × 549.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.03x = 685,946.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,946.15/904.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.77

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