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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.10, 1,353.97 and 577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.10, 1,353.97 and 577.84 is: 866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.10 : 1,353.97 = 577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.10/1,353.97 = 577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.10x = 1,353.97 × 577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.10x = 782,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,378.02/903.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.32

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