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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.40, 1,247.87 and 550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.40, 1,247.87 and 550.50 is: 759.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.40 : 1,247.87 = 550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.40/1,247.87 = 550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.40x = 1,247.87 × 550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.40x = 686,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,949.68/904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.57

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