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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.66, 1,355.97 and 579.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.66, 1,355.97 and 579.66 is: 869.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.66 : 1,355.97 = 579.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.66/1,355.97 = 579.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.66x = 1,355.97 × 579.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.66x = 786,001.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,001.57/903.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.80

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