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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.03, 1,247.57 and 554.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.03, 1,247.57 and 554.71 is: 765.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.03 : 1,247.57 = 554.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.03/1,247.57 = 554.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.03x = 1,247.57 × 554.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.03x = 692,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,039.55/904.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.51

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