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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.48, 1,244.16 and 654.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.48, 1,244.16 and 654.36 is: 901.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.48 : 1,244.16 = 654.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.48/1,244.16 = 654.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.48x = 1,244.16 × 654.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.48x = 814,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,128.54/903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.10

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