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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.24, 1,243.62 and 796.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.24, 1,243.62 and 796.77 is: 1,097.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.24 : 1,243.62 = 796.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.24/1,243.62 = 796.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.24x = 1,243.62 × 796.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.24x = 990,879.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,879.11/903.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.03

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