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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.15, 1,248.75 and 608.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.15, 1,248.75 and 608.91 is: 840.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.15 : 1,248.75 = 608.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.15/1,248.75 = 608.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.15x = 1,248.75 × 608.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.15x = 760,371.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,371.68/904.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.98

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