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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.78, 1,249.26 and 626.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.78, 1,249.26 and 626.47 is: 864.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.78 : 1,249.26 = 626.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.78/1,249.26 = 626.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.78x = 1,249.26 × 626.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.78x = 782,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,618.44/905.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.02

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