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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.30, 1,248.82 and 656.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.30, 1,248.82 and 656.19 is: 905.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.30 : 1,248.82 = 656.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.30/1,248.82 = 656.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.30x = 1,248.82 × 656.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.30x = 819,463.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,463.20/905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.18

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