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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.60, 1,247.10 and 609.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.60, 1,247.10 and 609.16 is: 839.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.60 : 1,247.10 = 609.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.60/1,247.10 = 609.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.60x = 1,247.10 × 609.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.60x = 759,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,683.44/904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.80

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