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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.46, 1,353.47 and 537.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.46, 1,353.47 and 537.14 is: 804.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.46 : 1,353.47 = 537.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.46/1,353.47 = 537.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.46x = 1,353.47 × 537.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.46x = 727,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,002.88/903.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.69

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