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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,248 and 624.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,248 and 624.36 is: 861.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,248 = 624.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,248 = 624.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,248 × 624.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 779,201.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,201.28/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.93

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