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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.50, 1,248.22 and 628.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.50, 1,248.22 and 628.66 is: 867.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.50 : 1,248.22 = 628.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.50/1,248.22 = 628.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.50x = 1,248.22 × 628.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.50x = 784,705.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,705.99/904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.56

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