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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.29, 1,247.46 and 609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.29, 1,247.46 and 609.04 is: 840.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.29 : 1,247.46 = 609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.29/1,247.46 = 609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.29x = 1,247.46 × 609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.29x = 759,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,754.56/904.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.17

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