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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.93, 1,246.75 and 655.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.93, 1,246.75 and 655.66 is: 904.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.93 : 1,246.75 = 655.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.93/1,246.75 = 655.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.93x = 1,246.75 × 655.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.93x = 817,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,444.11/903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.32

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