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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.12, 1,246.44 and 727.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.12, 1,246.44 and 727.92 is: 1,004.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.12 : 1,246.44 = 727.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.12/1,246.44 = 727.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.12x = 1,246.44 × 727.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.12x = 907,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,308.60/903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.64

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