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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.48, 1,248.30 and 657.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.48, 1,248.30 and 657.36 is: 905.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.48 : 1,248.30 = 657.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.48/1,248.30 = 657.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.48x = 1,248.30 × 657.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.48x = 820,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,582.49/906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.24

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