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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.76, 1,357.46 and 539.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.76, 1,357.46 and 539.26 is: 809.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.76 : 1,357.46 = 539.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.76/1,357.46 = 539.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.76x = 1,357.46 × 539.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.76x = 732,019.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,019.81/903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.97

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