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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.97, 1,248.38 and 551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.97, 1,248.38 and 551 is: 760.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.97 : 1,248.38 = 551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.97/1,248.38 = 551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.97x = 1,248.38 × 551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.97x = 687,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,857.38/904.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.09

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