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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.46, 1,247.38 and 695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.46, 1,247.38 and 695.14 is: 958.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.46 : 1,247.38 = 695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.46/1,247.38 = 695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.46x = 1,247.38 × 695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.46x = 867,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,098.88/904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.70

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