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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.70, 1,355.55 and 795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.70, 1,355.55 and 795.70 is: 1,193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.70 : 1,355.55 = 795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.70/1,355.55 = 795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.70x = 1,355.55 × 795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.70x = 1,078,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,611.14/903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.55

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