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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.50, 1,245.56 and 763.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.50, 1,245.56 and 763.06 is: 1,051.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.50 : 1,245.56 = 763.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.50/1,245.56 = 763.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.50x = 1,245.56 × 763.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.50x = 950,438.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,438.18/903.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.95

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