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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.16, 1,248.84 and 644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.16, 1,248.84 and 644.08 is: 887.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.16 : 1,248.84 = 644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.16/1,248.84 = 644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.16x = 1,248.84 × 644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.16x = 804,352.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,352.87/906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.65

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