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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,248.81 and 501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,248.81 and 501.16 is: 691.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,248.81 = 501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,248.81 = 501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,248.81 × 501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 625,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,853.62/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.61

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