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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.07, 1,247.25 and 608.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.07, 1,247.25 and 608.87 is: 839.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.07 : 1,247.25 = 608.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.07/1,247.25 = 608.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.07x = 1,247.25 × 608.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.07x = 759,406.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,406.87/904.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.99

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