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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.84, 1,248.18 and 644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.84, 1,248.18 and 644.40 is: 886.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.84 : 1,248.18 = 644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.84/1,248.18 = 644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.84x = 1,248.18 × 644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.84x = 804,327.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,327.19/906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.96

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