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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.65, 1,355.63 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.65, 1,355.63 and 287.19 is: 430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.65 : 1,355.63 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.65/1,355.63 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.65x = 1,355.63 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.65x = 389,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,321.94/903.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.84

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