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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.26, 1,246.13 and 641.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.26, 1,246.13 and 641.82 is: 884.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.26 : 1,246.13 = 641.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.26/1,246.13 = 641.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.26x = 1,246.13 × 641.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.26x = 799,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,798.64/904.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.47

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