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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.82, 1,355.91 and 287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.82, 1,355.91 and 287.59 is: 431.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.82 : 1,355.91 = 287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.82/1,355.91 = 287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.82x = 1,355.91 × 287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.82x = 389,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,946.16/903.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.44

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