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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.24, 1,246.86 and 717.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.24, 1,246.86 and 717.10 is: 988.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.24 : 1,246.86 = 717.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.24/1,246.86 = 717.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.24x = 1,246.86 × 717.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.24x = 894,123.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,123.31/904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.81

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