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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.51, 1,247.34 and 550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.51, 1,247.34 and 550.48 is: 759.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.51 : 1,247.34 = 550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.51/1,247.34 = 550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.51x = 1,247.34 × 550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.51x = 686,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,635.72/904.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.12

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