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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.55, 1,246.85 and 583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.55, 1,246.85 and 583.96 is: 805.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.55 : 1,246.85 = 583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.55/1,246.85 = 583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.55x = 1,246.85 × 583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.55x = 728,110.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,110.53/903.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.83

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