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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.11, 1,247.29 and 638.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.11, 1,247.29 and 638.61 is: 881.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.11 : 1,247.29 = 638.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.11/1,247.29 = 638.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.11x = 1,247.29 × 638.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.11x = 796,531.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,531.87/904.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.01

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