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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.11, 1,354.67 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.11, 1,354.67 and 286.88 is: 430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.11 : 1,354.67 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.11/1,354.67 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.11x = 1,354.67 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.11x = 388,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,619.52/903.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.31

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