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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.24, 1,248 and 555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.24, 1,248 and 555.12 is: 766.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.24 : 1,248 = 555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.24/1,248 = 555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.24x = 1,248 × 555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.24x = 692,789.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,789.76/904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.16

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