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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.34, 1,248.03 and 656.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.34, 1,248.03 and 656.27 is: 904.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.34 : 1,248.03 = 656.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.34/1,248.03 = 656.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.34x = 1,248.03 × 656.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.34x = 819,035.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,035.13/905.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.67

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