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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.33, 1,247.43 and 555.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.33, 1,247.43 and 555.22 is: 765.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.33 : 1,247.43 = 555.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.33/1,247.43 = 555.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.33x = 1,247.43 × 555.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.33x = 692,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,598.08/904.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.87

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