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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,247.43 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,247.43 and 555 is: 765.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,247.43 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,247.43 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,247.43 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 692,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,323.65/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.07

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