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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.08, 1,247.64 and 531.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.08, 1,247.64 and 531.07 is: 732.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.08 : 1,247.64 = 531.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.08/1,247.64 = 531.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.08x = 1,247.64 × 531.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.08x = 662,577.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,577.94/904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.88

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