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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.91, 1,248.79 and 526.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.91, 1,248.79 and 526.90 is: 727.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.91 : 1,248.79 = 526.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.91/1,248.79 = 526.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.91x = 1,248.79 × 526.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.91x = 657,978.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,978.57/904.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.12

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