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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.90, 1,248.06 and 555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.90, 1,248.06 and 555.52 is: 766.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.90 : 1,248.06 = 555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.90/1,248.06 = 555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.90x = 1,248.06 × 555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.90x = 693,322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,322.29/904.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.19

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