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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.34, 1,246.89 and 609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.34, 1,246.89 and 609.04 is: 840.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.34 : 1,246.89 = 609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.34/1,246.89 = 609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.34x = 1,246.89 × 609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.34x = 759,405.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,405.89/903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.66

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