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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.11, 1,247.81 and 531.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.11, 1,247.81 and 531.05 is: 732.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.11 : 1,247.81 = 531.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.11/1,247.81 = 531.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.11x = 1,247.81 × 531.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.11x = 662,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,649.50/904.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.93

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