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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.62, 1,353.31 and 578.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.62, 1,353.31 and 578.00 is: 865.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.62 : 1,353.31 = 578.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.62/1,353.31 = 578.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.62x = 1,353.31 × 578.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.62x = 782,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,215.12/903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.64

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