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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903, 1,246.26 and 592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903, 1,246.26 and 592.68 is: 817.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903 : 1,246.26 = 592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903/1,246.26 = 592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903x = 1,246.26 × 592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903x = 738,633.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,633.38/903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.98

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