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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.14, 1,353.74 and 645.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.14, 1,353.74 and 645.86 is: 968.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.14 : 1,353.74 = 645.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.14/1,353.74 = 645.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.14x = 1,353.74 × 645.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.14x = 874,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,326.52/903.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.10

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