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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.08, 1,352.43 and 536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.08, 1,352.43 and 536.76 is: 803.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.08 : 1,352.43 = 536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.08/1,352.43 = 536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.08x = 1,352.43 × 536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.08x = 725,930.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,930.33/903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.84

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