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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.06, 1,250.45 and 603.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.06, 1,250.45 and 603.96 is: 902.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.06 : 1,250.45 = 603.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.06/1,250.45 = 603.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.06x = 1,250.45 × 603.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.06x = 755,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,221.78/837.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.23

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