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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.77, 1,355.68 and 287.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.77, 1,355.68 and 287.49 is: 431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.77 : 1,355.68 = 287.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.77/1,355.68 = 287.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.77x = 1,355.68 × 287.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.77x = 389,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,744.44/903.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.25

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