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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.32, 1,246.79 and 755.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.32, 1,246.79 and 755.70 is: 1,043.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.32 : 1,246.79 = 755.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.32/1,246.79 = 755.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.32x = 1,246.79 × 755.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.32x = 942,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,195.42/903.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.04

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