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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.28, 1,247.44 and 624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.28, 1,247.44 and 624.80 is: 861.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.28 : 1,247.44 = 624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.28/1,247.44 = 624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.28x = 1,247.44 × 624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.28x = 779,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,400.51/904.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.90

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