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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.53, 1,353.00 and 573.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.53, 1,353.00 and 573.45 is: 858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.53 : 1,353.00 = 573.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.53/1,353.00 = 573.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.53x = 1,353.00 × 573.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.53x = 775,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,886.34/903.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.73

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