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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.46, 1,248.33 and 526.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.46, 1,248.33 and 526.58 is: 726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.46 : 1,248.33 = 526.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.46/1,248.33 = 526.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.46x = 1,248.33 × 526.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.46x = 657,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,341.34/904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.78

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