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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.53, 1,355.47 and 513.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.53, 1,355.47 and 513.71 is: 770.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.53 : 1,355.47 = 513.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.53/1,355.47 = 513.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.53x = 1,355.47 × 513.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.53x = 696,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,318.49/903.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.66

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