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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.99, 1,249.68 and 622.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.99, 1,249.68 and 622.27 is: 858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.99 : 1,249.68 = 622.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.99/1,249.68 = 622.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.99x = 1,249.68 × 622.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.99x = 777,642.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,642.27/905.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.33

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