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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.52, 1,246.44 and 608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.52, 1,246.44 and 608.68 is: 839.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.52 : 1,246.44 = 608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.52/1,246.44 = 608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.52x = 1,246.44 × 608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.52x = 758,683.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,683.10/903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.70

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