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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.56, 1,355.88 and 835.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.56, 1,355.88 and 835.93 is: 1,254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.56 : 1,355.88 = 835.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.56/1,355.88 = 835.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.56x = 1,355.88 × 835.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.56x = 1,133,413.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,413.99/903.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.39

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