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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.04, 1,248.18 and 694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.04, 1,248.18 and 694.68 is: 958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.04 : 1,248.18 = 694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.04/1,248.18 = 694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.04x = 1,248.18 × 694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.04x = 867,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,085.68/905.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.06

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