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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.44, 1,353.15 and 696.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.44, 1,353.15 and 696.50 is: 1,043.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.44 : 1,353.15 = 696.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.44/1,353.15 = 696.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.44x = 1,353.15 × 696.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.44x = 942,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,468.98/903.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.20

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