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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.12, 1,245.16 and 607.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.12, 1,245.16 and 607.76 is: 837.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.12 : 1,245.16 = 607.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.12/1,245.16 = 607.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.12x = 1,245.16 × 607.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.12x = 756,758.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,758.44/903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.94

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