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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.09, 1,354.88 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.09, 1,354.88 and 286.88 is: 430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.09 : 1,354.88 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.09/1,354.88 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.09x = 1,354.88 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.09x = 388,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,687.97/903.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.40

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