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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.75, 1,291.76 and 603.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.75, 1,291.76 and 603.01 is: 902.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.75 : 1,291.76 = 603.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.75/1,291.76 = 603.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.75x = 1,291.76 × 603.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.75x = 778,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,944.20/862.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.86

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