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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.34, 1,246.55 and 505.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.34, 1,246.55 and 505.05 is: 696.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.34 : 1,246.55 = 505.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.34/1,246.55 = 505.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.34x = 1,246.55 × 505.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.34x = 629,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,563.84/903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.93

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