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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.64, 1,249.28 and 626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.64, 1,249.28 and 626.02 is: 863.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.64 : 1,249.28 = 626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.64/1,249.28 = 626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.64x = 1,249.28 × 626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.64x = 782,074.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,074.27/905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.56

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