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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.16, 1,248.40 and 696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.16, 1,248.40 and 696.80 is: 962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.16 : 1,248.40 = 696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.16/1,248.40 = 696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.16x = 1,248.40 × 696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.16x = 869,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,885.12/904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.09

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