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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.18, 1,247.34 and 624.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.18, 1,247.34 and 624.79 is: 861.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.18 : 1,247.34 = 624.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.18/1,247.34 = 624.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.18x = 1,247.34 × 624.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.18x = 779,325.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,325.56/904.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.91

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