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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.76, 1,357.48 and 698.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.76, 1,357.48 and 698.72 is: 1,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.76 : 1,357.48 = 698.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.76/1,357.48 = 698.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.76x = 1,357.48 × 698.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.76x = 948,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,498.43/903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.50

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