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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.08, 1,245.38 and 654.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.08, 1,245.38 and 654.68 is: 901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.08 : 1,245.38 = 654.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.08/1,245.38 = 654.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.08x = 1,245.38 × 654.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.08x = 815,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,325.38/904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.83

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