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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.64, 1,230.03 and 603.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.64, 1,230.03 and 603.75 is: 903.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.64 : 1,230.03 = 603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.64/1,230.03 = 603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.64x = 1,230.03 × 603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.64x = 742,630.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,630.61/821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.84

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