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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903, 1,246.29 and 553.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903, 1,246.29 and 553.89 is: 764.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903 : 1,246.29 = 553.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903/1,246.29 = 553.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903x = 1,246.29 × 553.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903x = 690,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,307.57/903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.46

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