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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.06, 1,245.88 and 608.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.06, 1,245.88 and 608.53 is: 839.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.06 : 1,245.88 = 608.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.06/1,245.88 = 608.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.06x = 1,245.88 × 608.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.06x = 758,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,155.36/903.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.54

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