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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.04, 1,248.12 and 656.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.04, 1,248.12 and 656.62 is: 904.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.04 : 1,248.12 = 656.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.04/1,248.12 = 656.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.04x = 1,248.12 × 656.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.04x = 819,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,540.55/906.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.53

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