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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.61, 1,353.52 and 577.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.61, 1,353.52 and 577.99 is: 865.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.61 : 1,353.52 = 577.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.61/1,353.52 = 577.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.61x = 1,353.52 × 577.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.61x = 782,321.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,321.02/903.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.77

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