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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.26, 1,248 and 656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.26, 1,248 and 656.40 is: 905.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.26 : 1,248 = 656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.26/1,248 = 656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.26x = 1,248 × 656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.26x = 819,187.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,187.20/904.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.92

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