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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.16, 1,247.84 and 531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.16, 1,247.84 and 531.20 is: 733.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.16 : 1,247.84 = 531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.16/1,247.84 = 531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.16x = 1,247.84 × 531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.16x = 662,852.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,852.61/904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.11

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