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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.75, 1,248.74 and 531.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.75, 1,248.74 and 531.88 is: 734.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.75 : 1,248.74 = 531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.75/1,248.74 = 531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.75x = 1,248.74 × 531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.75x = 664,179.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,179.83/904.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.10

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