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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.70, 1,248.10 and 609.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.70, 1,248.10 and 609.45 is: 840.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.70 : 1,248.10 = 609.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.70/1,248.10 = 609.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.70x = 1,248.10 × 609.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.70x = 760,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,653.02/904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.78

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