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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.55, 1,246.04 and 770.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.55, 1,246.04 and 770.82 is: 1,063.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.55 : 1,246.04 = 770.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.55/1,246.04 = 770.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.55x = 1,246.04 × 770.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.55x = 960,472.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,472.55/903.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.00

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