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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.50, 1,248.15 and 531.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.50, 1,248.15 and 531.42 is: 733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.50 : 1,248.15 = 531.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.50/1,248.15 = 531.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.50x = 1,248.15 × 531.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.50x = 663,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,291.87/904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.32

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