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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.52, 1,246.56 and 786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.52, 1,246.56 and 786.88 is: 1,085.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.52 : 1,246.56 = 786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.52/1,246.56 = 786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.52x = 1,246.56 × 786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.52x = 980,893.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,893.13/903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.64

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