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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.83, 1,247.77 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.83, 1,247.77 and 550.80 is: 759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.83 : 1,247.77 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.83/1,247.77 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.83x = 1,247.77 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.83x = 687,271.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,271.72/904.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.56

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