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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.06, 1,244.94 and 622.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.06, 1,244.94 and 622.86 is: 858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.06 : 1,244.94 = 622.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.06/1,244.94 = 622.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.06x = 1,244.94 × 622.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.06x = 775,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,423.33/903.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.66

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