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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.09, 1,246.18 and 504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.09, 1,246.18 and 504.72 is: 696.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.09 : 1,246.18 = 504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.09/1,246.18 = 504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.09x = 1,246.18 × 504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.09x = 628,963.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,963.22/903.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.46

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