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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.76, 1,248.17 and 694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.76, 1,248.17 and 694.56 is: 958.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.76 : 1,248.17 = 694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.76/1,248.17 = 694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.76x = 1,248.17 × 694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.76x = 866,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,925.48/904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.19

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