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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.10, 1,246.20 and 655.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.10, 1,246.20 and 655.08 is: 902.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.10 : 1,246.20 = 655.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.10/1,246.20 = 655.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.10x = 1,246.20 × 655.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.10x = 816,360.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,360.70/904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.95

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