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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.51, 1,246.05 and 623.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.51, 1,246.05 and 623.79 is: 860.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.51 : 1,246.05 = 623.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.51/1,246.05 = 623.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.51x = 1,246.05 × 623.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.51x = 777,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,273.53/903.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.28

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