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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.64, 1,248.53 and 656.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.64, 1,248.53 and 656.78 is: 906.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.64 : 1,248.53 = 656.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.64/1,248.53 = 656.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.64x = 1,248.53 × 656.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.64x = 820,000.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,000.01/904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.44

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