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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.04, 1,247.60 and 549.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.04, 1,247.60 and 549.90 is: 758.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.04 : 1,247.60 = 549.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.04/1,247.60 = 549.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.04x = 1,247.60 × 549.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.04x = 686,055.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,055.24/904.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.88

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