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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.64, 1,248.41 and 555.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.64, 1,248.41 and 555.53 is: 766.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.64 : 1,248.41 = 555.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.64/1,248.41 = 555.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.64x = 1,248.41 × 555.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.64x = 693,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,524.35/904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.63

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