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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.36, 1,247.34 and 706.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.36, 1,247.34 and 706.50 is: 975.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.36 : 1,247.34 = 706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.36/1,247.34 = 706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.36x = 1,247.34 × 706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.36x = 881,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,245.71/903.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.52

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