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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.16, 1,246.36 and 504.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.16, 1,246.36 and 504.82 is: 696.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.16 : 1,246.36 = 504.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.16/1,246.36 = 504.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.16x = 1,246.36 × 504.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.16x = 629,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,187.46/903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.65

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