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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.37, 1,246.95 and 655.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.37, 1,246.95 and 655.61 is: 903.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.37 : 1,246.95 = 655.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.37/1,246.95 = 655.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.37x = 1,246.95 × 655.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.37x = 817,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,506.65/904.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.96

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