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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.20, 1,247.36 and 530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.20, 1,247.36 and 530.94 is: 732.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.20 : 1,247.36 = 530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.20/1,247.36 = 530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.20x = 1,247.36 × 530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.20x = 662,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,275.34/904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.45

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