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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.44, 1,245.62 and 746.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.44, 1,245.62 and 746.70 is: 1,029.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.44 : 1,245.62 = 746.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.44/1,245.62 = 746.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.44x = 1,245.62 × 746.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.44x = 930,104.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,104.45/903.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.51

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