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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.03, 1,248.15 and 638.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.03, 1,248.15 and 638.89 is: 882.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.03 : 1,248.15 = 638.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.03/1,248.15 = 638.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.03x = 1,248.15 × 638.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.03x = 797,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,430.55/904.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.08

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