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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.93, 1,248.64 and 555.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.93, 1,248.64 and 555.73 is: 766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.93 : 1,248.64 = 555.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.93/1,248.64 = 555.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.93x = 1,248.64 × 555.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.93x = 693,906.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,906.71/904.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.81

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