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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.08, 1,362.35 and 875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.08, 1,362.35 and 875.44 is: 1,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.08 : 1,362.35 = 875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.08/1,362.35 = 875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.08x = 1,362.35 × 875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.08x = 1,192,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,659.58/903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.65

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