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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.30, 1,249.14 and 626.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.30, 1,249.14 and 626.00 is: 863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.30 : 1,249.14 = 626.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.30/1,249.14 = 626.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.30x = 1,249.14 × 626.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.30x = 781,955.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,955.39/905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.76

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