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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.76, 1,248.17 and 609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.76, 1,248.17 and 609.92 is: 841.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.76 : 1,248.17 = 609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.76/1,248.17 = 609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.76x = 1,248.17 × 609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.76x = 761,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,274.56/904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.42

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