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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.61, 1,356.36 and 574.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.61, 1,356.36 and 574.93 is: 863.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.61 : 1,356.36 = 574.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.61/1,356.36 = 574.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.61x = 1,356.36 × 574.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.61x = 779,812.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,812.05/903.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.00

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