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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.37, 1,355.24 and 513.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.37, 1,355.24 and 513.55 is: 770.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.37 : 1,355.24 = 513.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.37/1,355.24 = 513.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.37x = 1,355.24 × 513.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.37x = 695,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,980.11/903.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.43

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