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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.60, 1,248.36 and 550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.60, 1,248.36 and 550.42 is: 759.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.60 : 1,248.36 = 550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.60/1,248.36 = 550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.60x = 1,248.36 × 550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.60x = 687,122.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,122.31/904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.59

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