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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.63, 1,248.02 and 609.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.63, 1,248.02 and 609.99 is: 841.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.63 : 1,248.02 = 609.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.63/1,248.02 = 609.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.63x = 1,248.02 × 609.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.63x = 761,276.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,276.67/904.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.54

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