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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.60, 1,248.31 and 555.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.60, 1,248.31 and 555.29 is: 766.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.60 : 1,248.31 = 555.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.60/1,248.31 = 555.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.60x = 1,248.31 × 555.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.60x = 693,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,174.06/904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.28

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