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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.17, 1,246.53 and 755.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.17, 1,246.53 and 755.57 is: 1,042.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.17 : 1,246.53 = 755.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.17/1,246.53 = 755.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.17x = 1,246.53 × 755.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.17x = 941,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,840.67/903.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.82

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