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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.53, 1,247.81 and 526.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.53, 1,247.81 and 526.39 is: 726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.53 : 1,247.81 = 526.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.53/1,247.81 = 526.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.53x = 1,247.81 × 526.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.53x = 656,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,834.71/904.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.16

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