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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.18, 1,247.56 and 531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.18, 1,247.56 and 531.20 is: 732.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.18 : 1,247.56 = 531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.18/1,247.56 = 531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.18x = 1,247.56 × 531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.18x = 662,703.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,703.87/904.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.93

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