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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.81, 1,248.65 and 531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.81, 1,248.65 and 531.80 is: 733.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.81 : 1,248.65 = 531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.81/1,248.65 = 531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.81x = 1,248.65 × 531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.81x = 664,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,023.17/904.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.89

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