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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.43, 1,248.08 and 531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.43, 1,248.08 and 531.40 is: 733.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.43 : 1,248.08 = 531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.43/1,248.08 = 531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.43x = 1,248.08 × 531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.43x = 663,229.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,229.71/904.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.31

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