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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.76, 1,356.04 and 662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.76, 1,356.04 and 662.28 is: 993.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.76 : 1,356.04 = 662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.76/1,356.04 = 662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.76x = 1,356.04 × 662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.76x = 898,078.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,078.17/903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.71

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