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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.80, 1,248.12 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.80, 1,248.12 and 625.32 is: 862.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.80 : 1,248.12 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.80/1,248.12 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.80x = 1,248.12 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.80x = 780,474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,474.40/904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.59

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