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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.08, 1,240.98 and 803.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.08, 1,240.98 and 803.64 is: 1,103.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.08 : 1,240.98 = 803.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.08/1,240.98 = 803.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.08x = 1,240.98 × 803.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.08x = 997,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,301.17/904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.11

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