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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.28, 1,245.34 and 690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.28, 1,245.34 and 690.96 is: 952.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.28 : 1,245.34 = 690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.28/1,245.34 = 690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.28x = 1,245.34 × 690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.28x = 860,480.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,480.13/903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.62

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