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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.32, 1,249.06 and 629.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.32, 1,249.06 and 629.48 is: 868.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.32 : 1,249.06 = 629.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.32/1,249.06 = 629.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.32x = 1,249.06 × 629.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.32x = 786,258.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,258.29/905.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.49

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