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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.53, 1,249.27 and 609.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.53, 1,249.27 and 609.28 is: 841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.53 : 1,249.27 = 609.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.53/1,249.27 = 609.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.53x = 1,249.27 × 609.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.53x = 761,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,155.23/904.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.50

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