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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.23, 1,247.31 and 609.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.23, 1,247.31 and 609.57 is: 840.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.23 : 1,247.31 = 609.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.23/1,247.31 = 609.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.23x = 1,247.31 × 609.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.23x = 760,322.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,322.76/904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.85

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