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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.33, 1,353.78 and 577.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.33, 1,353.78 and 577.98 is: 866.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.33 : 1,353.78 = 577.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.33/1,353.78 = 577.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.33x = 1,353.78 × 577.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.33x = 782,457.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,457.76/903.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.19

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