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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.74, 1,247.09 and 505.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.74, 1,247.09 and 505.40 is: 697.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.74 : 1,247.09 = 505.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.74/1,247.09 = 505.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.74x = 1,247.09 × 505.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.74x = 630,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,270.52/903.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.41

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