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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.54, 1,247.30 and 608.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.54, 1,247.30 and 608.97 is: 840.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.54 : 1,247.30 = 608.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.54/1,247.30 = 608.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.54x = 1,247.30 × 608.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.54x = 759,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,568.28/903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.66

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