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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.89, 1,249.92 and 669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.89, 1,249.92 and 669.32 is: 924.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.89 : 1,249.92 = 669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.89/1,249.92 = 669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.89x = 1,249.92 × 669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.89x = 836,590.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,590.20/904.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.52

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