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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.59, 1,253.04 and 624.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.59, 1,253.04 and 624.47 is: 862.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.59 : 1,253.04 = 624.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.59/1,253.04 = 624.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.59x = 1,253.04 × 624.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.59x = 782,485.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,485.89/907.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.16

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