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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.01, 1,248.39 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.01, 1,248.39 and 550.64 is: 759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.01 : 1,248.39 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.01/1,248.39 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.01x = 1,248.39 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.01x = 687,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,407.23/905.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.56

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