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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.86, 1,247.26 and 505.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.86, 1,247.26 and 505.50 is: 697.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.86 : 1,247.26 = 505.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.86/1,247.26 = 505.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.86x = 1,247.26 × 505.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.86x = 630,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,489.93/903.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.55

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