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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.12, 1,247.04 and 554.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.12, 1,247.04 and 554.96 is: 765.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.12 : 1,247.04 = 554.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.12/1,247.04 = 554.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.12x = 1,247.04 × 554.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.12x = 692,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,057.32/904.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.45

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