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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.66, 1,247.05 and 642.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.66, 1,247.05 and 642.13 is: 886.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.66 : 1,247.05 = 642.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.66/1,247.05 = 642.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.66x = 1,247.05 × 642.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.66x = 800,762.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,762.29/903.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.14

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