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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.76, 1,246.39 and 656.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.76, 1,246.39 and 656.71 is: 905.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.76 : 1,246.39 = 656.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.76/1,246.39 = 656.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.76x = 1,246.39 × 656.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.76x = 818,512.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,512.02/903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.68

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