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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,248.11 and 625.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,248.11 and 625.62 is: 862.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,248.11 = 625.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,248.11 = 625.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,248.11 × 625.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 780,846.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,846.48/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.89

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