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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.54, 1,245.84 and 624.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.54, 1,245.84 and 624.18 is: 860.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.54 : 1,245.84 = 624.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.54/1,245.84 = 624.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.54x = 1,245.84 × 624.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.54x = 777,628.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,628.41/903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.65

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