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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.80, 1,355.49 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.80, 1,355.49 and 287.60 is: 431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.80 : 1,355.49 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.80/1,355.49 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.80x = 1,355.49 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.80x = 389,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,838.92/903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.33

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