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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.13, 1,248.30 and 555.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.13, 1,248.30 and 555.42 is: 766.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.13 : 1,248.30 = 555.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.13/1,248.30 = 555.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.13x = 1,248.30 × 555.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.13x = 693,330.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,330.79/904.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.85

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