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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.18, 1,247.09 and 693.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.18, 1,247.09 and 693.02 is: 956.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.18 : 1,247.09 = 693.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.18/1,247.09 = 693.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.18x = 1,247.09 × 693.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.18x = 864,251.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,251.73/903.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.90

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