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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.02, 1,351.97 and 591.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.02, 1,351.97 and 591.03 is: 884.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.02 : 1,351.97 = 591.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.02/1,351.97 = 591.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.02x = 1,351.97 × 591.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.02x = 799,057.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,057.86/903.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.87

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