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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.27, 1,248.66 and 556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.27, 1,248.66 and 556.16 is: 767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.27 : 1,248.66 = 556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.27/1,248.66 = 556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.27x = 1,248.66 × 556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.27x = 694,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,448.50/905.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.12

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