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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.07, 1,353.94 and 609.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.07, 1,353.94 and 609.84 is: 914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.07 : 1,353.94 = 609.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.07/1,353.94 = 609.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.07x = 1,353.94 × 609.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.07x = 825,686.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,686.77/903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.32

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