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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.54, 1,248.35 and 531.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.54, 1,248.35 and 531.57 is: 733.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.54 : 1,248.35 = 531.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.54/1,248.35 = 531.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.54x = 1,248.35 × 531.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.54x = 663,579.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,579.17/904.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.61

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