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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.30, 1,246.59 and 554.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.30, 1,246.59 and 554.10 is: 764.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.30 : 1,246.59 = 554.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.30/1,246.59 = 554.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.30x = 1,246.59 × 554.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.30x = 690,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,735.52/903.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.68

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