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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.67, 1,355.71 and 700.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.67, 1,355.71 and 700.77 is: 1,051.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.67 : 1,355.71 = 700.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.67/1,355.71 = 700.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.67x = 1,355.71 × 700.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.67x = 950,039.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,039.89/903.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.31

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