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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.54, 1,246.08 and 704.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.54, 1,246.08 and 704.42 is: 971.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.54 : 1,246.08 = 704.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.54/1,246.08 = 704.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.54x = 1,246.08 × 704.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.54x = 877,763.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,763.67/903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.47

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