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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.51, 1,246.96 and 655.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.51, 1,246.96 and 655.65 is: 904.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.51 : 1,246.96 = 655.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.51/1,246.96 = 655.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.51x = 1,246.96 × 655.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.51x = 817,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,570.14/903.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.88

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