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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.08, 1,245.75 and 622.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.08, 1,245.75 and 622.82 is: 859.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.08 : 1,245.75 = 622.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.08/1,245.75 = 622.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.08x = 1,245.75 × 622.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.08x = 775,871.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,871.79/903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.14

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