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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.15, 1,247.87 and 656.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.15, 1,247.87 and 656.60 is: 906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.15 : 1,247.87 = 656.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.15/1,247.87 = 656.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.15x = 1,247.87 × 656.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.15x = 819,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,341.92/904.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.20

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