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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.32, 1,247.68 and 628.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.32, 1,247.68 and 628.48 is: 867.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.32 : 1,247.68 = 628.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.32/1,247.68 = 628.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.32x = 1,247.68 × 628.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.32x = 784,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,141.93/904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.11

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