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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.83, 1,354.33 and 698.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.83, 1,354.33 and 698.90 is: 1,047.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.83 : 1,354.33 = 698.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.83/1,354.33 = 698.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.83x = 1,354.33 × 698.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.83x = 946,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,537.74/903.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.25

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