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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.36, 1,246.08 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.36, 1,246.08 and 593.28 is: 818.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.36 : 1,246.08 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.36/1,246.08 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.36x = 1,246.08 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.36x = 739,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,274.34/903.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.36

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