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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.68, 1,245.81 and 655.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.68, 1,245.81 and 655.59 is: 902.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.68 : 1,245.81 = 655.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.68/1,245.81 = 655.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.68x = 1,245.81 × 655.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.68x = 816,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,740.58/904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.79

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