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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.29, 1,246.54 and 553.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.29, 1,246.54 and 553.97 is: 764.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.29 : 1,246.54 = 553.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.29/1,246.54 = 553.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.29x = 1,246.54 × 553.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.29x = 690,547.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,547.50/903.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.48

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