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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905, 1,249.22 and 629.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905, 1,249.22 and 629.16 is: 868.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905 : 1,249.22 = 629.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905/1,249.22 = 629.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905x = 1,249.22 × 629.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905x = 785,959.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,959.26/905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.46

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