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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.23, 1,247.76 and 609.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.23, 1,247.76 and 609.90 is: 841.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.23 : 1,247.76 = 609.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.23/1,247.76 = 609.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.23x = 1,247.76 × 609.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.23x = 761,004.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,004.14/904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.60

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