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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.16, 1,247.38 and 609.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.16, 1,247.38 and 609.64 is: 841.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.16 : 1,247.38 = 609.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.16/1,247.38 = 609.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.16x = 1,247.38 × 609.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.16x = 760,452.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,452.74/903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.99

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