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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.39, 1,347.46 and 876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.39, 1,347.46 and 876.06 is: 1,306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.39 : 1,347.46 = 876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.39/1,347.46 = 876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.39x = 1,347.46 × 876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.39x = 1,180,453.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,453.62/903.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.69

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