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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.75, 1,244.82 and 603.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.75, 1,244.82 and 603.49 is: 833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.75 : 1,244.82 = 603.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.75/1,244.82 = 603.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.75x = 1,244.82 × 603.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.75x = 751,236.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,236.42/901.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.09

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