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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.95, 1,246.83 and 641.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.95, 1,246.83 and 641.51 is: 884.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.95 : 1,246.83 = 641.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.95/1,246.83 = 641.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.95x = 1,246.83 × 641.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.95x = 799,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,847.68/903.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.84

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