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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.41, 1,247.81 and 624.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.41, 1,247.81 and 624.66 is: 861.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.41 : 1,247.81 = 624.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.41/1,247.81 = 624.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.41x = 1,247.81 × 624.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.41x = 779,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,453.87/904.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.84

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