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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.05, 1,245.35 and 770.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.05, 1,245.35 and 770.32 is: 1,062.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.05 : 1,245.35 = 770.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.05/1,245.35 = 770.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.05x = 1,245.35 × 770.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.05x = 959,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,316.82/903.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.31

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