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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.12, 1,247.15 and 620.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.12, 1,247.15 and 620.33 is: 855.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.12 : 1,247.15 = 620.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.12/1,247.15 = 620.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.12x = 1,247.15 × 620.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.12x = 773,639.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,639.87/904.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.69

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