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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.60, 1,247.48 and 606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.60, 1,247.48 and 606.52 is: 836.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.60 : 1,247.48 = 606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.60/1,247.48 = 606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.60x = 1,247.48 × 606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.60x = 756,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,615.33/904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.41

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