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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.48, 1,247.88 and 609.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.48, 1,247.88 and 609.91 is: 841.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.48 : 1,247.88 = 609.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.48/1,247.88 = 609.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.48x = 1,247.88 × 609.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.48x = 761,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,093.66/904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.47

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