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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.30, 1,355.94 and 700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.30, 1,355.94 and 700.32 is: 1,051.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.30 : 1,355.94 = 700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.30/1,355.94 = 700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.30x = 1,355.94 × 700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.30x = 949,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,591.90/903.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.25

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