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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.62, 1,248.36 and 550.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.62, 1,248.36 and 550.41 is: 759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.62 : 1,248.36 = 550.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.62/1,248.36 = 550.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.62x = 1,248.36 × 550.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.62x = 687,109.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,109.83/904.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.56

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