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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.21, 1,352.37 and 577.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.21, 1,352.37 and 577.59 is: 864.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.21 : 1,352.37 = 577.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.21/1,352.37 = 577.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.21x = 1,352.37 × 577.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.21x = 781,115.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,115.39/903.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.82

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