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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.60, 1,248.20 and 531.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.60, 1,248.20 and 531.50 is: 733.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.60 : 1,248.20 = 531.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.60/1,248.20 = 531.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.60x = 1,248.20 × 531.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.60x = 663,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,418.30/904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.38

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