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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.51, 1,247.82 and 694.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.51, 1,247.82 and 694.31 is: 957.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.51 : 1,247.82 = 694.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.51/1,247.82 = 694.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.51x = 1,247.82 × 694.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.51x = 866,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,373.90/904.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.84

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