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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.42, 1,355.38 and 767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.42, 1,355.38 and 767.44 is: 1,151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.42 : 1,355.38 = 767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.42/1,355.38 = 767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.42x = 1,355.38 × 767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.42x = 1,040,172.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,172.83/903.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.37

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