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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.48, 1,248.89 and 626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.48, 1,248.89 and 626.22 is: 862.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.48 : 1,248.89 = 626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.48/1,248.89 = 626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.48x = 1,248.89 × 626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.48x = 782,076.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,076.76/906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.76

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