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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.35, 1,354.11 and 538.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.35, 1,354.11 and 538.31 is: 806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.35 : 1,354.11 = 538.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.35/1,354.11 = 538.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.35x = 1,354.11 × 538.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.35x = 728,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,924.18/903.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.92

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