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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.59, 1,247.56 and 694.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.59, 1,247.56 and 694.71 is: 958.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.59 : 1,247.56 = 694.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.59/1,247.56 = 694.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.59x = 1,247.56 × 694.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.59x = 866,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,690.67/904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.10

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