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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.84, 1,246.53 and 693.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.84, 1,246.53 and 693.95 is: 957.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.84 : 1,246.53 = 693.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.84/1,246.53 = 693.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.84x = 1,246.53 × 693.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.84x = 865,023.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,023.26/903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.05

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