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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.16, 1,353.06 and 537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.16, 1,353.06 and 537.04 is: 804.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.16 : 1,353.06 = 537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.16/1,353.06 = 537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.16x = 1,353.06 × 537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.16x = 726,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,647.34/903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.56

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