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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.89, 1,248.64 and 506.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.89, 1,248.64 and 506.57 is: 699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.89 : 1,248.64 = 506.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.89/1,248.64 = 506.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.89x = 1,248.64 × 506.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.89x = 632,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,531.20/904.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.01

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