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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.36, 1,247.28 and 554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.36, 1,247.28 and 554.16 is: 765.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.36 : 1,247.28 = 554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.36/1,247.28 = 554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.36x = 1,247.28 × 554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.36x = 691,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,192.68/903.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.14

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