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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.74, 1,248.50 and 506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.74, 1,248.50 and 506.40 is: 698.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.74 : 1,248.50 = 506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.74/1,248.50 = 506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.74x = 1,248.50 × 506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.74x = 632,237.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,237.87/904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.81

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