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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.76, 1,247.22 and 499.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.76, 1,247.22 and 499.99 is: 690.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.76 : 1,247.22 = 499.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.76/1,247.22 = 499.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.76x = 1,247.22 × 499.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.76x = 623,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,602.36/903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.01

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