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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.11, 1,354.35 and 555.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.11, 1,354.35 and 555.42 is: 832.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.11 : 1,354.35 = 555.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.11/1,354.35 = 555.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.11x = 1,354.35 × 555.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.11x = 752,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,233.08/903.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.93

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