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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.99, 1,245.84 and 604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.99, 1,245.84 and 604.71 is: 833.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.99 : 1,245.84 = 604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.99/1,245.84 = 604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.99x = 1,245.84 × 604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.99x = 753,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,371.91/903.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.39

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