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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.83, 1,245.98 and 641.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.83, 1,245.98 and 641.39 is: 884.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.83 : 1,245.98 = 641.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.83/1,245.98 = 641.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.83x = 1,245.98 × 641.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.83x = 799,154.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,154.49/903.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.19

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