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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.53, 1,246.59 and 717.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.53, 1,246.59 and 717.95 is: 989.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.53 : 1,246.59 = 717.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.53/1,246.59 = 717.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.53x = 1,246.59 × 717.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.53x = 894,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,990.65/904.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.45

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