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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,247.94 and 670.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,247.94 and 670.86 is: 925.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,247.94 = 670.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,247.94 = 670.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,247.94 × 670.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 837,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,193.03/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.96

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