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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.10, 1,247.74 and 694.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.10, 1,247.74 and 694.58 is: 958.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.10 : 1,247.74 = 694.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.10/1,247.74 = 694.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.10x = 1,247.74 × 694.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.10x = 866,655.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,655.25/904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.58

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