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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.18, 1,247.78 and 531.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.18, 1,247.78 and 531.17 is: 733.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.18 : 1,247.78 = 531.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.18/1,247.78 = 531.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.18x = 1,247.78 × 531.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.18x = 662,783.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,783.30/904.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.02

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