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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.78, 1,355.61 and 287.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.78, 1,355.61 and 287.47 is: 431.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.78 : 1,355.61 = 287.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.78/1,355.61 = 287.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.78x = 1,355.61 × 287.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.78x = 389,697.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,697.21/903.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.19

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