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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.76, 1,248.74 and 526.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.76, 1,248.74 and 526.90 is: 727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.76 : 1,248.74 = 526.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.76/1,248.74 = 526.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.76x = 1,248.74 × 526.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.76x = 657,961.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,961.11/904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.22

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