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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.76, 1,246.88 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.76, 1,246.88 and 554.24 is: 764.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.76 : 1,246.88 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.76/1,246.88 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.76x = 1,246.88 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.76x = 691,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,075.27/903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.67

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