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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.44, 1,248.04 and 531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.44, 1,248.04 and 531.40 is: 733.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.44 : 1,248.04 = 531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.44/1,248.04 = 531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.44x = 1,248.04 × 531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.44x = 663,208.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,208.46/904.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.28

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