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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.43, 1,352.92 and 746.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.43, 1,352.92 and 746.29 is: 1,117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.43 : 1,352.92 = 746.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.43/1,352.92 = 746.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.43x = 1,352.92 × 746.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.43x = 1,009,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,668.74/903.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.60

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