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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.06, 1,246.17 and 524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.06, 1,246.17 and 524.92 is: 724.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.06 : 1,246.17 = 524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.06/1,246.17 = 524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.06x = 1,246.17 × 524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.06x = 654,139.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,139.15/903.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.36

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