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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.36, 1,353.08 and 512.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.36, 1,353.08 and 512.48 is: 767.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.36 : 1,353.08 = 512.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.36/1,353.08 = 512.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.36x = 1,353.08 × 512.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.36x = 693,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,426.44/903.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.61

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