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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903, 1,354.57 and 512.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903, 1,354.57 and 512.85 is: 769.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903 : 1,354.57 = 512.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903/1,354.57 = 512.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903x = 1,354.57 × 512.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903x = 694,691.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,691.22/903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.31

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