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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.24, 1,248.88 and 609.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.24, 1,248.88 and 609.00 is: 841.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.24 : 1,248.88 = 609.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.24/1,248.88 = 609.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.24x = 1,248.88 × 609.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.24x = 760,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,561.68/904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.11

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