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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.41, 1,246.64 and 637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.41, 1,246.64 and 637.96 is: 880.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.41 : 1,246.64 = 637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.41/1,246.64 = 637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.41x = 1,246.64 × 637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.41x = 795,300.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,300.15/903.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.33

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