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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.86, 1,248.30 and 655.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.86, 1,248.30 and 655.62 is: 904.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.86 : 1,248.30 = 655.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.86/1,248.30 = 655.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.86x = 1,248.30 × 655.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.86x = 818,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,410.45/904.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.46

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