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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.78, 1,355.90 and 417.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.78, 1,355.90 and 417.17 is: 625.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.78 : 1,355.90 = 417.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.78/1,355.90 = 417.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.78x = 1,355.90 × 417.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.78x = 565,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,640.80/903.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.86

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