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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.92, 1,245.66 and 641.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.92, 1,245.66 and 641.48 is: 884.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.92 : 1,245.66 = 641.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.92/1,245.66 = 641.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.92x = 1,245.66 × 641.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.92x = 799,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,065.98/903.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.00

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