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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.03, 1,246.05 and 623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.03, 1,246.05 and 623.97 is: 860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.03 : 1,246.05 = 623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.03/1,246.05 = 623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.03x = 1,246.05 × 623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.03x = 777,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,497.82/903.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.99

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