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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.47, 1,247.65 and 655.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.47, 1,247.65 and 655.49 is: 904.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.47 : 1,247.65 = 655.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.47/1,247.65 = 655.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.47x = 1,247.65 × 655.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.47x = 817,827.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,827.27/904.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.21

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