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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.80, 1,355.70 and 417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.80, 1,355.70 and 417.26 is: 625.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.80 : 1,355.70 = 417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.80/1,355.70 = 417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.80x = 1,355.70 × 417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.80x = 565,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,679.38/903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.89

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