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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.71, 1,249.38 and 625.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.71, 1,249.38 and 625.66 is: 864.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.71 : 1,249.38 = 625.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.71/1,249.38 = 625.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.71x = 1,249.38 × 625.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.71x = 781,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,687.09/904.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.02

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