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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.26, 1,247.70 and 694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.26, 1,247.70 and 694.68 is: 958.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.26 : 1,247.70 = 694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.26/1,247.70 = 694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.26x = 1,247.70 × 694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.26x = 866,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,752.24/904.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.52

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