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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.69, 1,248.69 and 531.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.69, 1,248.69 and 531.69 is: 733.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.69 : 1,248.69 = 531.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.69/1,248.69 = 531.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.69x = 1,248.69 × 531.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.69x = 663,915.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,915.99/904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.86

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