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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.61, 1,351.23 and 657.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.61, 1,351.23 and 657.57 is: 983.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.61 : 1,351.23 = 657.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.61/1,351.23 = 657.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.61x = 1,351.23 × 657.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.61x = 888,528.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,528.31/903.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.31

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