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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.59, 1,248.27 and 531.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.59, 1,248.27 and 531.74 is: 733.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.59 : 1,248.27 = 531.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.59/1,248.27 = 531.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.59x = 1,248.27 × 531.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.59x = 663,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,748.85/904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.76

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