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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.93, 1,250.01 and 625.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.93, 1,250.01 and 625.73 is: 863.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.93 : 1,250.01 = 625.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.93/1,250.01 = 625.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.93x = 1,250.01 × 625.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.93x = 782,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,160.75/905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.37

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