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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.36, 1,248.12 and 643.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.36, 1,248.12 and 643.28 is: 886.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.36 : 1,248.12 = 643.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.36/1,248.12 = 643.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.36x = 1,248.12 × 643.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.36x = 802,890.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,890.63/905.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.82

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