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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.54, 1,246.96 and 505.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.54, 1,246.96 and 505.24 is: 697.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.54 : 1,246.96 = 505.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.54/1,246.96 = 505.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.54x = 1,246.96 × 505.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.54x = 630,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,014.07/903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.27

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