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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.28, 1,246.20 and 593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.28, 1,246.20 and 593.20 is: 818.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.28 : 1,246.20 = 593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.28/1,246.20 = 593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.28x = 1,246.20 × 593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.28x = 739,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,245.84/903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.40

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