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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.25, 1,245.90 and 553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.25, 1,245.90 and 553.96 is: 764.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.25 : 1,245.90 = 553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.25/1,245.90 = 553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.25x = 1,245.90 × 553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.25x = 690,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,178.76/903.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.11

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