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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.97, 1,247.00 and 550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.97, 1,247.00 and 550 is: 758.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.97 : 1,247.00 = 550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.97/1,247.00 = 550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.97x = 1,247.00 × 550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.97x = 685,848.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,848.63/903.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.71

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