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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.55, 1,249.50 and 626.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.55, 1,249.50 and 626.46 is: 864.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.55 : 1,249.50 = 626.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.55/1,249.50 = 626.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.55x = 1,249.50 × 626.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.55x = 782,761.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,761.77/905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.40

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