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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.18, 1,248.47 and 694.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.18, 1,248.47 and 694.02 is: 958.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.18 : 1,248.47 = 694.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.18/1,248.47 = 694.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.18x = 1,248.47 × 694.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.18x = 866,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,463.15/904.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.29

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