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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.79, 1,246.89 and 624.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.79, 1,246.89 and 624.53 is: 860.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.79 : 1,246.89 = 624.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.79/1,246.89 = 624.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.79x = 1,246.89 × 624.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.79x = 778,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,718.66/904.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.67

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