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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.05, 1,349.01 and 654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.05, 1,349.01 and 654.28 is: 977.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.05 : 1,349.01 = 654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.05/1,349.01 = 654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.05x = 1,349.01 × 654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.05x = 882,630.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,630.26/903.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.39

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