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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.81, 1,245.39 and 693.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.81, 1,245.39 and 693.98 is: 956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.81 : 1,245.39 = 693.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.81/1,245.39 = 693.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.81x = 1,245.39 × 693.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.81x = 864,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,269.53/903.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.25

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