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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.88, 1,248.36 and 625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.88, 1,248.36 and 625.04 is: 862.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.88 : 1,248.36 = 625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.88/1,248.36 = 625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.88x = 1,248.36 × 625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.88x = 780,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,274.93/904.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.30

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