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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.07, 1,357.08 and 537.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.07, 1,357.08 and 537.94 is: 808.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.07 : 1,357.08 = 537.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.07/1,357.08 = 537.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.07x = 1,357.08 × 537.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.07x = 730,027.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,027.62/903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.38

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