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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.82, 1,249.25 and 606.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.82, 1,249.25 and 606.45 is: 837.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.82 : 1,249.25 = 606.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.82/1,249.25 = 606.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.82x = 1,249.25 × 606.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.82x = 757,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,606.15/904.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.30

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