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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.04, 1,245.74 and 694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.04, 1,245.74 and 694.20 is: 956.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.04 : 1,245.74 = 694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.04/1,245.74 = 694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.04x = 1,245.74 × 694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.04x = 864,792.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,792.71/904.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.59

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