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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.52, 1,353.25 and 740.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.52, 1,353.25 and 740.89 is: 1,109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.52 : 1,353.25 = 740.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.52/1,353.25 = 740.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.52x = 1,353.25 × 740.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.52x = 1,002,609.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,609.39/903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.67

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