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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.42, 1,355.03 and 575.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.42, 1,355.03 and 575.37 is: 862.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.42 : 1,355.03 = 575.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.42/1,355.03 = 575.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.42x = 1,355.03 × 575.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.42x = 779,642.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,642.89/903.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.99

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