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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.58, 1,349.78 and 671.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.58, 1,349.78 and 671.22 is: 1,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.58 : 1,349.78 = 671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.58/1,349.78 = 671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.58x = 1,349.78 × 671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.58x = 905,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,995.98/903.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.68

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