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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.46, 1,246.76 and 505.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.46, 1,246.76 and 505.13 is: 697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.46 : 1,246.76 = 505.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.46/1,246.76 = 505.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.46x = 1,246.76 × 505.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.46x = 629,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,767.12/903.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.06

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