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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.76, 1,248.18 and 609.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.76, 1,248.18 and 609.51 is: 840.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.76 : 1,248.18 = 609.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.76/1,248.18 = 609.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.76x = 1,248.18 × 609.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.76x = 760,778.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,778.19/904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.86

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