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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.37, 1,247.18 and 624.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.37, 1,247.18 and 624.15 is: 860.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.37 : 1,247.18 = 624.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.37/1,247.18 = 624.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.37x = 1,247.18 × 624.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.37x = 778,424.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,424.28/904.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.74

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