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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.24, 1,350.73 and 657.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.24, 1,350.73 and 657.27 is: 982.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.24 : 1,350.73 = 657.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.24/1,350.73 = 657.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.24x = 1,350.73 × 657.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.24x = 887,794.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,794.31/903.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.90

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