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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.03, 1,247.45 and 728.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.03, 1,247.45 and 728.07 is: 1,005.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.03 : 1,247.45 = 728.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.03/1,247.45 = 728.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.03x = 1,247.45 × 728.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.03x = 908,230.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,230.92/903.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.76

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