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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.70, 1,248.45 and 609.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.70, 1,248.45 and 609.50 is: 841.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.70 : 1,248.45 = 609.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.70/1,248.45 = 609.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.70x = 1,248.45 × 609.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.70x = 760,930.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,930.28/904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.09

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