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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.21, 1,248.90 and 625.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.21, 1,248.90 and 625.35 is: 862.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.21 : 1,248.90 = 625.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.21/1,248.90 = 625.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.21x = 1,248.90 × 625.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.21x = 780,991.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,991.64/905.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.77

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