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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.64, 1,248.75 and 652.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.64, 1,248.75 and 652.39 is: 901.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.64 : 1,248.75 = 652.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.64/1,248.75 = 652.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.64x = 1,248.75 × 652.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.64x = 814,671.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,671.41/903.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.54

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