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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.62, 1,246.62 and 693.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.62, 1,246.62 and 693.43 is: 956.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.62 : 1,246.62 = 693.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.62/1,246.62 = 693.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.62x = 1,246.62 × 693.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.62x = 864,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,440.59/903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.64

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