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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.88, 1,245.64 and 641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.88, 1,245.64 and 641.44 is: 883.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.88 : 1,245.64 = 641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.88/1,245.64 = 641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.88x = 1,245.64 × 641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.88x = 799,003.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,003.32/903.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.97

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