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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.11, 1,355.61 and 574.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.11, 1,355.61 and 574.43 is: 862.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.11 : 1,355.61 = 574.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.11/1,355.61 = 574.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.11x = 1,355.61 × 574.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.11x = 778,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,703.05/903.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.25

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