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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.25, 1,266.92 and 603.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.25, 1,266.92 and 603.03 is: 901.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.25 : 1,266.92 = 603.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.25/1,266.92 = 603.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.25x = 1,266.92 × 603.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.25x = 763,990.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,990.77/847.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.73

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