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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.83, 1,247.31 and 554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.83, 1,247.31 and 554.32 is: 764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.83 : 1,247.31 = 554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.83/1,247.31 = 554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.83x = 1,247.31 × 554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.83x = 691,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,408.88/903.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.98

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