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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.48, 1,248.42 and 624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.48, 1,248.42 and 624.76 is: 862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.48 : 1,248.42 = 624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.48/1,248.42 = 624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.48x = 1,248.42 × 624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.48x = 779,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,962.88/904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.33

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