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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.97, 1,248.65 and 531.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.97, 1,248.65 and 531.97 is: 733.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.97 : 1,248.65 = 531.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.97/1,248.65 = 531.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.97x = 1,248.65 × 531.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.97x = 664,242.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,242.55/904.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.99

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