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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.64, 1,247.88 and 624.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.64, 1,247.88 and 624.44 is: 861.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.64 : 1,247.88 = 624.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.64/1,247.88 = 624.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.64x = 1,247.88 × 624.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.64x = 779,226.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,226.19/904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.37

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