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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.51, 1,248.78 and 694.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.51, 1,248.78 and 694.28 is: 958.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.51 : 1,248.78 = 694.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.51/1,248.78 = 694.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.51x = 1,248.78 × 694.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.51x = 867,002.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,002.26/904.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.54

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