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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.05, 1,246.37 and 718.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.05, 1,246.37 and 718.16 is: 990.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.05 : 1,246.37 = 718.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.05/1,246.37 = 718.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.05x = 1,246.37 × 718.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.05x = 895,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,083.26/904.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.08

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