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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.90, 1,247.22 and 779.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.90, 1,247.22 and 779.43 is: 1,075.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.90 : 1,247.22 = 779.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.90/1,247.22 = 779.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.90x = 1,247.22 × 779.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.90x = 972,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,120.68/903.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.47

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