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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.96, 1,247.04 and 628.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.96, 1,247.04 and 628.48 is: 866.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.96 : 1,247.04 = 628.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.96/1,247.04 = 628.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.96x = 1,247.04 × 628.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.96x = 783,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,739.70/904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.05

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