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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.71, 1,248 and 624.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.71, 1,248 and 624.66 is: 862.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.71 : 1,248 = 624.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.71/1,248 = 624.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.71x = 1,248 × 624.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.71x = 779,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,575.68/903.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.64

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