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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.60, 1,248.11 and 526.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.60, 1,248.11 and 526.43 is: 726.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.60 : 1,248.11 = 526.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.60/1,248.11 = 526.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.60x = 1,248.11 × 526.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.60x = 657,045.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,045.01/904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.34

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