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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.06, 1,248.62 and 608.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.06, 1,248.62 and 608.81 is: 840.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.06 : 1,248.62 = 608.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.06/1,248.62 = 608.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.06x = 1,248.62 × 608.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.06x = 760,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,176.99/904.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.85

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