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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.91, 1,249.88 and 655.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.91, 1,249.88 and 655.83 is: 905.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.91 : 1,249.88 = 655.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.91/1,249.88 = 655.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.91x = 1,249.88 × 655.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.91x = 819,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,705.52/904.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.85

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