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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.53, 1,247.10 and 589.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.53, 1,247.10 and 589.57 is: 813.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.53 : 1,247.10 = 589.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.53/1,247.10 = 589.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.53x = 1,247.10 × 589.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.53x = 735,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,249.63/903.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.76

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