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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.19, 1,247.70 and 526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.19, 1,247.70 and 526.01 is: 725.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.19 : 1,247.70 = 526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.19/1,247.70 = 526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.19x = 1,247.70 × 526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.19x = 656,305.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,305.80/904.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.85

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