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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.58, 1,248.90 and 655.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.58, 1,248.90 and 655.52 is: 905.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.58 : 1,248.90 = 655.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.58/1,248.90 = 655.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.58x = 1,248.90 × 655.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.58x = 818,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,678.93/904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.04

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