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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.89, 1,246.79 and 755.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.89, 1,246.79 and 755.39 is: 1,041.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.89 : 1,246.79 = 755.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.89/1,246.79 = 755.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.89x = 1,246.79 × 755.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.89x = 941,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,808.92/903.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.95

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