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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.05, 1,247.61 and 549.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.05, 1,247.61 and 549.93 is: 758.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.05 : 1,247.61 = 549.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.05/1,247.61 = 549.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.05x = 1,247.61 × 549.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.05x = 686,098.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,098.17/904.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.92

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