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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.80, 1,248.13 and 624.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.80, 1,248.13 and 624.75 is: 862.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.80 : 1,248.13 = 624.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.80/1,248.13 = 624.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.80x = 1,248.13 × 624.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.80x = 779,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,769.22/903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.77

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