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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.24, 1,246.32 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.24, 1,246.32 and 554.40 is: 764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.24 : 1,246.32 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.24/1,246.32 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.24x = 1,246.32 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.24x = 690,959.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,959.81/903.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.98

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