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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.49, 1,355.23 and 597.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.49, 1,355.23 and 597.27 is: 895.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.49 : 1,355.23 = 597.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.49/1,355.23 = 597.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.49x = 1,355.23 × 597.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.49x = 809,436.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,436.73/903.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.90

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