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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.09, 1,247.36 and 531.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.09, 1,247.36 and 531.09 is: 732.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.09 : 1,247.36 = 531.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.09/1,247.36 = 531.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.09x = 1,247.36 × 531.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.09x = 662,460.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,460.42/904.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.74

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