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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.08, 1,351.44 and 556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.08, 1,351.44 and 556.32 is: 832.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.08 : 1,351.44 = 556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.08/1,351.44 = 556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.08x = 1,351.44 × 556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.08x = 751,833.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,833.10/903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.52

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