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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.24, 1,247.27 and 706.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.24, 1,247.27 and 706.41 is: 975.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.24 : 1,247.27 = 706.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.24/1,247.27 = 706.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.24x = 1,247.27 × 706.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.24x = 881,080.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,080.47/903.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.47

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