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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.52, 1,246.92 and 554.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.52, 1,246.92 and 554.12 is: 764.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.52 : 1,246.92 = 554.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.52/1,246.92 = 554.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.52x = 1,246.92 × 554.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.52x = 690,943.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,943.31/903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.72

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