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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.02, 1,355.44 and 574.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.02, 1,355.44 and 574.97 is: 863.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.02 : 1,355.44 = 574.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.02/1,355.44 = 574.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.02x = 1,355.44 × 574.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.02x = 779,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,337.34/903.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.03

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