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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,248.80 and 531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,248.80 and 531.92 is: 734.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,248.80 = 531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,248.80 = 531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,248.80 × 531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 664,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,261.70/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.06

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