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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.02, 1,248.65 and 624.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.02, 1,248.65 and 624.81 is: 862.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.02 : 1,248.65 = 624.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.02/1,248.65 = 624.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.02x = 1,248.65 × 624.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.02x = 780,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,165.88/905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.05

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