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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.61, 1,249.49 and 655.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.61, 1,249.49 and 655.54 is: 905.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.61 : 1,249.49 = 655.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.61/1,249.49 = 655.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.61x = 1,249.49 × 655.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.61x = 819,089.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,089.19/904.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.46

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