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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.49, 1,353.18 and 706.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.49, 1,353.18 and 706.90 is: 1,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.49 : 1,353.18 = 706.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.49/1,353.18 = 706.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.49x = 1,353.18 × 706.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.49x = 956,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,562.94/903.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.74

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